Re: herniated disks

Subject: Re: herniated disks

Forum: The Neurology and Neurosurgery Forum


         I have two herniated disks, in my neck c6 and c7 and they want to
remove them, I'm told I could lose the use of my right arm if I don't have
the surgery done. Does anyone have any other idea's to help me before I
go threw with this. I've had to opinions on this matter. Can anyone out there
tell me anything.
                      Debbi Flynn
      
               Please I'm scared?




The approach to this problem is determined by the degree of herniation of
the discs and the severity of the symptoms they are generating.
I have no way of knowing these facts from your message but the suggestion
that you could lose the use of your arm implies that this is fairly severe in degree.
If this is the case conservative measures will not help and surgery will
probably be necessary.
If you have doubts about going through with this I suggest that you get a
second opinion from someone who has an opportunity to examine your
cervical scans.
I think you should not accept advice or suggestions from someone who has
not had an opportunity to examine you and review your scans.
You are always entitled to a second opinion and I would advise you to
obtain this from an informed soource before you go any further.









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