What Does The Following MRI Report Indicate?

Posted on Fri, 3 Jun 2016

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Question : Hi, Im a nurse and I currently have and MRI result showing C5/6 and C6/7 herniation. The injury was not trauma or lifting . I woke up with soreness one morning and it cont to decline. Numbness occasionally that radiates through RUE including elbow, FA, hand, fingers 1, 2 &5. I have an apt with a specialist in 4 days but the pain especially at the end of the day is almost more than I can take. ive tried heat, cold, 10s unit, chiro, massage, trigger point, restorative yoga, IBU600mg, 5/325 norco x1, valium 10mg Q HS, Im afraid to ask my PA for something stronger. I dont want to come off as a drug seeker and Im not even sure it would help a pinched nerve. I dont know if you have any other suggestions. I feel silly asking because Im sure the answer is that I need to just call my doc or wait for the specialist but Im in such pain its unreal. Im desperate.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (56 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are having cervical spondylitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case. You are having cervical spondylitis. In this condition there is neck pain with rediculopathy. It is episodic disease and I can assure you that you will be better in few days. As soon as nerve edema subsides. I have following suggestions for you.
1.Physiotherapy is best in this. You can learn intermittent cervical traction exercises with 1 kg weight and also neck muscle strengthening exercises.
2.Tablet Pregabalin M one at night time.
3.Soft cervical collar can be worn at night time.
4.If pain is severe then you can take low doses of steroids also.
I hope this answer will be useful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
thanks

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