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Herniated disc in neck caused by a car accident, along w/chronic neck prblms, i began pt recent. this morn woke with worst headache/neck pain & weak!

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Get checked: Most disc herniation a in the neck can be treated initially nonoperatively, with interventions including therapy. The main exception to this, however, is if a person is developing signs of nerve damage. If you are truly developing progressive weakness in the arm, you need to let your doctor know immediately and you may even need surgery.

Answered 6/30/2021

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go to doctor: New onset weakness in the setting of a herniated disc merits urgent medical evaluation.

Answered 7/6/2017

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