how common are so many neck conditions in a 43 old female

[sassybrat616]

I currently had an mri of cervical spine and it showed

1.  Multilevel disc dessication,
2.  Large disc extrusion at C3/C4 indenting the ventral cervical cord significantly
3.  Moderate to severe central canal stenosis at C3/C4
4.  Small right far lateral disc protrusion at C7/T1 encroaching the neural foramen and possibly impinging the exiting  C8 nerve root on the right side
5.  Moderate central canal stenosis at C5/C6 and C6/C7 due to osteophyte complex and ligamentum flavum redundancy
6.  Moderate to severe right neural foraminal narrowing at C7/T1
7.  Moderate bilateral neural foraminal narrowing at C5/C6 and C6/C7
8.  Reversal of cervical lordosis
9.  Reactive endplate changes  at C6/C7 characterized by hyperintensity on T1 and T2

Ive been studying a lot about all these conditions and symptoms are worsening rapidly.  I know that a lot of these conditions are from the normal aging process and its common to have a lot of these condtions by age 60 or older but I am only 43 and am wondering if any of this can be caused by something else as well like an old injury or trauma.  I did have a really bad slip and fall a few years ago but the symptoms didnt start appearing until about a year and  a half ago.  The pain has gotten progressively worse and its become difficulty to function on a daily basis.  If anyone has any advice or knowledge about this or has any kind of input i would be soo greatful.  ive only seen a spine specialist so far and all he recommended was physical therapy for strengthening exercises  does anyone think i should inquire about seeing a neurosurgeon about my conditions, its got me pretty scared.?

[brayzane]

I am also 43 with severe back,leg,neck,knee pain......The only thing I can recommend is for you to please get a second or even better yet, a third opinion......good luck hun!