thanks

thanks for getting back to me,,and you were right the the mri showed spinal stenosis and hernated disc.the doctor gave me a booklet with information about x-stop interspinous process decompression,have anyone ever had this? did it help.i also had a mri did of my c spine my doctor suspect a pinched nerve in my upper spine because of the pain in my neck and shoulders.i was diagnosed with lupus in 2000 and every since  it seem as if i am going down hill .thanks again tinamae

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I am sorry to hear that you have further degeneration, but hopeful that your doctor will be able to alleviate your pain/discomfort.  X-stop decompression involves using a titanium implant which fits between the spinous processes of the spinal column and limits movement in the affected area and hopefully relieves the symptoms you are experiencing.  It can be used at one or two levels and is FDA approved.  After reading the booklet and you have additional questions, please post and we will try and assist you further.
Hopefully, your cervical spine MRI does not show significant problems.  Not all disc herniations require surgery and it is helpful if you are recovering from only one portion of the spine at a time.
Keep thinking positively --- pain relief is a good outcome for us all!