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Have herniated disc in c5 c6 in constant pain and numbness in right arm what should i do?
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YOU NEED TO SEE : The neurosurgeon or spine specialist. Usually you would get referred by your family doctor.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Steroid shot: See a pain management doctor and get a steroid shot to the space and see if pain improves. If not, need to see a neurosurgeon to talk about discectomy.
Answered 7/28/2013
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Several things: First realize this is a common level for a disc to herniate & that most get better over time with treatment that can include: traction, activity modification, medication & sometimes epidural steroid injections. If symptoms persist after 12 weeks of treatment & are severe, surgery can be indicated with a 90% success rate done by a orthopedic spine surgeon or neurosurgeon if a nonsmoker.
Answered 9/30/2020
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