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I had an mri done and the dr said that i have degenerative disc disease in my 5th and 6th vertabrae. would surgery be required?

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You had back: Pain, and you didn't relate if there is neurologic isues of numbness, weakness in arms (if cervical) or lower extremity (if thoracic). You need to ask a neurosurgeon the benefit and liability of surgical procedure.

Answered 11/13/2012

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