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Multilevel disc disease

C3-4 mild disc bulging and Osteophytic ridging resulting in deformity of the cal sal..C4-5 levels there are more prominent broad-based disc bulging,osteophytic ridging and bilateral uncinate hypertrophy .these findings are resulting in deformity of the cal sac and right neural foraminal stenosis ...
At the C5-6 levels there a central disc hernia tigon with underlying disc bulging ,osteophytic ridging and bilateral uncinate hypertrophy .there finding are resulting in flattening of the ventral aspect of the cord and bilateral neural foraminal stenosis ,right greater than left. I don't know what the technology is on what the findings is!! I know I have a lot of problem, and also 2009 I had a lobectomy, because I had partial seizures before had tonic clonic seizures when I had the stroke and 1986!!
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Thank you for the input,shelving and brackets came a tumbling down me at work in 2000 and  when to physical therapy in 2000  to 2002..then had arm & hand done in 2007/right hand&wrist&elbow(because the stroke)in the New York City (Presbyterian hospital )!!back surgery in 2011,but it got worse with my neck,and February 2014 MRI with/without contrast..
Modern in my back & neck!!
It got worst now,can't sleep with the medication ,on oxycodone15mg& Valium for the spasm!!
What would you do ?
Sincerely ,Missie
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Hi!
I am sorry to hear about your medical problems. Yes, you have disc bulges pressing on the cord and degenerative changes (bone spurs or osetophytes) narrowing the hole through which spinal nerves pass and thus casing pressure on them. Generally multiple vertebral joint involvement, disc bulges and other problems are managed conservatively. The treatment is a combination of pain killers, muscle relaxants, physiotherapy, manual therapy including traction, hydrotherapy, and exercise. Most people respond to this. You could wear a cervical collar or a cervico-thoracic corset while you are up and about. This will keep the spine straight and lessen the pain. Please discuss the best treatment option or combination of options that will work for you. If noting works then you may need surgery. Please discuss with your doctor. Take care!

The medical advice given should not be considered a substitute for medical care provided by a doctor who can examine you. The advice may not be completely correct for you as the doctor cannot examine you and does not know your complete medical history. Hence this reply to your post should only be considered as a guiding line and you must consult your doctor at the earliest for your medical problem.
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