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Have Herniated Cervical Spine Disc, Bulging Lumbar Disc, Stenosis. Loss Of Hand Function. Need Physician

I have 3 herinated disc in my cervical spine and 1 is impinging on a nerve, I also have 3 bulging disc in my lumbar and s1 and stenosis. I have been to 3 different pain clinics and been thru several different injections and other procedures which were all in vain.i went to 2 different surgeons who said I wasn't ready for surgery and would never be pain free. I don't understand why I can't find a surgeon to try and help to reduce some pain,I am on pain meds which only buffer the pain and I would like to be able to be pill free.I would like to try the drug delivery therepy for chronic pain so that I don't misuse my meds.I quit my pain clinic after being there for over a year. I'm trying to find a spine dr. and was hoping for suggestions.I'm not expecting to be pain free but 50% would be better then nothing. I am in a state of depression from a lack of hope and am also in menopause and am not being treated for that as I have a history of PE's(lung blood clots).What worries me most is I have been steadl;y loosing function of my right arm and hand.Please help .I am also looking for a new primary Physician in the westland or canton area. Any advice or referrals would be greatly appreciated, Thank you Toni Long
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Neurologist,  's  Response
Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

Base on your symptoms, and a brief description of MRI spine, it appears to me that you may benefit from surgery, where the pressure on the compressed nerves in neck MD lower back can be released.
It is not clear which region you belong to, so, I am unable to refer a neurosurgeon or spine surgeon who would do that surgery.
There is no reason to lose hope, as you would definitely get better with surgery.

Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  Dr. K. Naga Ravi Prasad's  Response
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.

As you have losing function of your arm and hand which suggests weakness in the involved muscle groups, there should be significant compression of the involved nerves in the cervical spine.

I personally feel that there is no role for conservative management in your case. You may need a microsurgical spinal decompression which may help in regaining the muscle strength.

I suggest you to consult a spine surgeon and further management.

Hope this information is helpful. Good luck
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Have Herniated Cervical Spine Disc, Bulging Lumbar Disc, Stenosis. Loss Of Hand Function. Need Physician

Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Base on your symptoms, and a brief description of MRI spine, it appears to me that you may benefit from surgery, where the pressure on the compressed nerves in neck MD lower back can be released. It is not clear which region you belong to, so, I am unable to refer a neurosurgeon or spine surgeon who would do that surgery. There is no reason to lose hope, as you would definitely get better with surgery. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)