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I have thoracic pain myself i live in texas my mri showed a herniation at t7 t6 and I can not TAKE THE PAIN ANYMORE. The doctors do not understand at least here tell me a doc to go and see
I was diagnosed with a disc herniation at T 9-10 about 15 years ago. The pain would radiate in a circle around my mid-upper back- because that's the direction of the nerve affected. Eventually it got better on its own although I have some flare ups occasionally.
In trying to determine the best course of action I saw a spinal/back surgeon in NYc, Dr. Paul Brisson. He avoids surgery if possible and only if he thinks it will help the patient. In my case I brought my MRI films and he had additional ones done (time frame). He told me thoracic disc surgery is more complicated than lumbar or cervical and my MRI did not warrant.
In many cases disc problems do not cause pain. Other factors may.
My advice, is to see a reputable spianl surgeon to evaluate your films.
And try reading a book by Dr. John Sarno on back pain- helped me immensely.
In trying to determine the best course of action I saw a spinal/back surgeon in NYc, Dr. Paul Brisson. He avoids surgery if possible and only if he thinks it will help the patient. In my case I brought my MRI films and he had additional ones done (time frame). He told me thoracic disc surgery is more complicated than lumbar or cervical and my MRI did not warrant.
In many cases disc problems do not cause pain. Other factors may.
My advice, is to see a reputable spianl surgeon to evaluate your films.
And try reading a book by Dr. John Sarno on back pain- helped me immensely.
Good Luck