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Will A Surgery Be Recommended For Compressed Spinal Cord?
i have a herniated dic in my neck at L4 and L5...i also have a genetically narrow spinal cord canal. My spinal cord is being compressed. The symptoms were mostly numb and tinly hands.....but in recent months i am losing fine motor control and leg strength with balance issues. Has the time come for surgery? Any alternatives? I am a 46 year old female,,,,i have lost 60 pounds in the past 5 months to try and elleviate spinal pressure but to no avail.
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Hello,
Since there are neurological problems such as problems with fine movements, etc. I think you should not delay surgery. This in order to stop worsening and hopefully to improve your current symptoms. Discuss with a Neurosurgeon for these issues.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical
Since there are neurological problems such as problems with fine movements, etc. I think you should not delay surgery. This in order to stop worsening and hopefully to improve your current symptoms. Discuss with a Neurosurgeon for these issues.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical
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