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Cervical stenosis, disc bulge, foraminal narrowing. could this cause ongoing chest and shoulder pain? normal nuke stress, echo 2 yrs, plain ex. 7/12.

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Dr. David Lundin answered

Specializes in Neurosurgery

Yes: Nerve psi from bulging disks or spondylosis often mimics heart problems if the condition affects the left sided nerves. If your heart is clear and your neck shows this problem on MRI then see a neurosurgeon or ortho spine surgeon to evaluate you and determine if treatment is required.

Answered 12/2/2016

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Potentially: One way to describe "foramina stenosis" is a pinched nerve and this can potentially cause neck pain headaches, and pain running into the shoulder. It is good you had your heart checked into as well. Sometimes we will use a nerve block which can be helpful both therapeutically and diagnostically. Thank you for your question.

Answered 3/26/2013

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