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cervical spondylosis +

Posted By Gloria on November 26, 1997 at 00:38:30:









Dear Doctor,
I have received my X ray results which say:
There is narrowing of the C5 disc and there is osteophytic encroachment in the intervertebral foramina on both sides at the C5 level.
The appearances are those of moderate cervical spondylosis.
I have seen my Dr. and he told me that the osteophytic encroachment is the main problem, being that if my head were manipulated or badly jarred it could cause the "encroachment" to stop the flow of blood in the nearby artery.
He is sending me to see a neurologist about this problem.
Could you please explain, as he said that it could lead to me having a stroke.
Is this problem a real serious one or not.
Thankyou,
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