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I am dealing with a herniated disc in the thoracic spine,which may be compressing my spine, i have definite slight walking weakness, what should i do?

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Dr. Magge Lakshmi answered

Eval nerurology: Depends largely on size of disc and degree of compression and resultant myelopathy (from cord compression) Will need neurology consultation to start with and possibly neurosurgery

Answered 9/26/2018

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A member asked:

I am dealing with a herniated disc in the thoracic spine,which may be compressing my spine, i have definite slight walking weakness, what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Magge Lakshmi answered

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