Cervical spine issues-Help me understand.

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MRI results show:
Degenerative cervical disk changes at C4-5, C5-6,and C6-7.
C4-5 early narrowing and desiccation with minimal bulging.
C5-6 shows early narrowing and desiccation with mild broad based disk bulging. The disk bulge is exaggerated slightly to the left.
C6-7 shows moderate marrowing and desiccation of the disk with broad based moderate disk bulging causing effacement of the thecal sac and mild narrowing of the canal to about 8.5mm.
FACETS: there is facet arthropathy particularly on the left at C4-5 and C5-6.
Those levels demonstrate moderate hypertrophic changes with subchondral sclerosis and early marginal osteophyte formation.

I would appreciate any help!!! My arms go nurab into my fingers, neck ache constant!! I am on mild pain medication with muscle relaxer. Waiting for appointment with neuro.
Thank you!!!
Lanamae
 
Welcome to the board...and sorry for the reasons you are here. I am glad to see you have an appointment with a spinal specialist in the near future. He/she will be able to accurately interpret your imaging results.

You will find more information on the "Spinal Cord Disorders" category of the forum. Most people there have cervical spine issues and might be better able to answer your questions.
 
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