Question 1

what is the treatment of narrowing of c6 and c7?

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Depends on symptoms: Alwys direct treatment at symptoms not a MRI abnormality neck ache or arm pain narrowing of disc space or coramen?

Question 2

can you tell me what are available treatment options for herniated disk at c6-c7?

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There are a few: Non surgical treatment includes physical therapy, oral medications, traction and epidural steroids. Surgery includes disc arthroplasty(artificial disc placement) or fusion of the affected levels.

Question 3

i had an mri of my upper spine. could anyone tell me what this means: c6-c7 minimal posterior disc bulge minimally indents the anterior therapy sac.

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Anterior THECAL sac: Is the "front" of the spinal canal, in which the spinal cord and spinal nerves lie.

Minimal posterior disc bulge means there is a little stretching of the disc between the cervical (neck) vertebral bodies at the c6-c7 level. 
According to your question, this bulge is at the "back" of the vertebra, and minimally indents (pushes in) the anterior thecal sac. These bulges range from minimal to severe.

Question 4

is there a cure for paraplegia caused by a c6-c7 spinal injury?

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Depends: An injury at c67 can range from no nerve problem to total paralysis (also affecting the hands). Complete spinal cord injury (no function below c67) currently cannot be cured, but decompression (taking pressure off nerves in the area) may improve arm function in some. Decompression when the cord injury is incomplete can lead to some recovery of cord function. Recovery depends on severity of injury.

Question 5

does the following mean 2 pinch nerves?
1. degenerative disc disease at the c2-c3 level to result in mild to moderate spinal canal stenosis at this level.
2.. degenerate changes at the c5-c6 and c6-c7 levels resulting in mild to moderate spinal cana

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Could mean 3: The word should you use could describe up to three nerves involved. Depending on the specifics , that could be three nerves with branches on each side for a total of six. It could also mean central stenosis involving the entire spinal cord. The findings on the films need to be matched up with your physical findings for an accurate determination. The Doctor Who ordered the study should be able to explain that to you.

Question 6

pinched nerves in neck from bulges at c5-c6 and c6-c7 via neck mri, shoulder pain.  related?  6 mm slip at l5-s1 with pars defect and leg pain.  related?

thanks.

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..Spine Specialist: 47 y/o Male w Pinched nerves in neck from bulges at C5-C6 and C6-C7 via neck MRI, shoulder pain. Related 6MM slipp at L5-S1 with pars defect and leg pain. Related? Thanks. Yes related called Degenerative Joint/ Disc disease. The Doctor who ordered the studies know what he/she is looking for Have him/her provide treatment guidance or see Spine Specialist. Thereafter mind Diet/ Exercise/ Lifestyle

Question 7

neck cracks/pops, forehead/scalp tingling, is the result of pinched nerves in neck from bulges at c5-c6 and c6-c7 via neck mri? brain cts/mri's were all normal. help!

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Tingling: Neck cracking usually emanates from neck ligaments and vertebrae. Pinched nerves in the cervical spine generally cause Sharp,shooting pains in the back of the scalp. Tingling of forehead would be an unusual manifestation. I would be reassured about no significant neurological pathology in your case and would regard the tingling symptoms as more of a nuisance. A neurologist can advise you best.

Question 8

neck cracking/popping, forehead/scalp tingling, the result of pinched nerves in neck from bulges at c5-c6 and c6-c7 via neck mri?

mri's and ct's of brain were normal.  thanks.

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Does not correlate.: The disk bulges at C5-C7 should affect your arm &amp; neck, not the forehead &amp; scalp. Many people live their ENTIRE LIVES with bulging disks &amp; don't complain of any pain, so MRI or CT scan to "diagnose" bulging disks is actually a gross misuse of imaging. Talk to your doctor or a neurologist about your symptoms to undergo accurate testing. Or use HealthTap Prime. Good luck to you; hope you find cause.

Question 9

if i have a trapped nerve at c5 or c7 what is the treatment for this?

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Go conservative: Interventional traetment under fluoroscopy, pharmacological, physical therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Re. See a interventional pain management specialist.

Question 10

what is the treatment for someone who has retrolisthesis and anterolisthesis in c5-c6?

Accepted Answer

Not clear: It is not possible to have both retrolisthesis and anterolisthesis at the same disc level.  Typically, either of these problems can be caused by disc or facet degeneration or both.

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What is the treatment of narrowing of c6 and c7?

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Can you tell me what are available treatment options for herniated disk at c6-c7?

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I had an mri of my upper spine. could anyone tell me what this means: c6-c7 minimal posterior disc bulge minimally indents the anterior therapy sac.

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Is there a cure for paraplegia caused by a c6-c7 spinal injury?

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Does the following mean 2 pinch nerves? 1. degenerative disc disease at the c2-c3 level to result in mild to moderate spinal canal stenosis at this level. 2.. degenerate changes at the c5-c6 and c6-c7 levels resulting in mild to moderate spinal cana

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Pinched nerves in neck from bulges at c5-c6 and c6-c7 via neck mri, shoulder pain. related? 6 mm slip at l5-s1 with pars defect and leg pain. related? thanks.

A member asked:

Neck cracks/pops, forehead/scalp tingling, is the result of pinched nerves in neck from bulges at c5-c6 and c6-c7 via neck mri? brain cts/mri's were all normal. help!

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Neck cracking/popping, forehead/scalp tingling, the result of pinched nerves in neck from bulges at c5-c6 and c6-c7 via neck mri? mri's and ct's of brain were normal. thanks.

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If i have a trapped nerve at c5 or c7 what is the treatment for this?

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What is the treatment for someone who has retrolisthesis and anterolisthesis in c5-c6?

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