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What Does It Mean To Have Disc Protrusion And Degenerative Changes On Cervical Spine?

Dear Doctor, I'm a 37 year old female,I having episode like mini strokes. Recent mri shows white lessions on my brain.I tested positive for sjogrens,Another mri on my cervical spine shows degeneratve changes,most advanced at c5-c6 with mild cord compression asymmetric to the right.No signigant neuroforaminal.c3/c4 ,c4/c5 disc protrusion.What does this all mean?
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Hello

According to report,you are suffering from degenerative disc disease of cervical spine.
Degenerative changes occurs in spine due to aging and development of weakness in annulus fibrosis.

1.At C5- 6 level,there is advance degenerative changes which is causing mild cord compression more towards right side.

2.There is also disc protrusion at C3-4 and C4-5 level.

Majority of the cases of degenerative spine disease are benefited by physiotherapy,so physiotherapy should be tried first.
Surgery should be the last option.
There are also medicines like capsule pregabalin available for pain relief.

Treatment can be planned after consultation with neurologist.

Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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What Does It Mean To Have Disc Protrusion And Degenerative Changes On Cervical Spine?

Hello According to report,you are suffering from degenerative disc disease of cervical spine. Degenerative changes occurs in spine due to aging and development of weakness in annulus fibrosis. 1.At C5- 6 level,there is advance degenerative changes which is causing mild cord compression more towards right side. 2.There is also disc protrusion at C3-4 and C4-5 level. Majority of the cases of degenerative spine disease are benefited by physiotherapy,so physiotherapy should be tried first. Surgery should be the last option. There are also medicines like capsule pregabalin available for pain relief. Treatment can be planned after consultation with neurologist. Get well soon. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan