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A member asked:

Can severe pain from 2 herniations in the c5-c6 and c6-c7 cause shortness of breath? i also have dysautonomia.

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No: more likely pain and weakness in your arms and neck; however the anxiety associated with the pain may make you feel short of breath.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/14/2015

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