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Does cervical steonisis get worse with time?

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May do: Cervical canal stenosis (say less than 13 mm across) is something you are born with, but with the passage of time and , aging process and degenerative disc problems symptoms may develop sooner the narrower the canal width.

Answered 7/26/2012

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Dr. .. answered

Maybe: It may become worse or stay the same. About 50/50 chance.

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Answered 5/25/2013

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