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I have a pinched nerve at c5 and c6. pinched by a herniated disc and bone spur. ive been having issues with swallowing. can the pinched nerve cause it?

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Dr. Audie Rolnick answered

Maybe: is there any anterior spurring? this might lead to difficulty swallowing

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 7/10/2016

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A member asked:

I have a pinched nerve at c5 and c6. pinched by a herniated disc and bone spur. ive been having issues with swallowing. can the pinched nerve cause it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Audie Rolnick answered

Dr Cremers agreed

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