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T6/7 disc compressing l side spinal cord waiting 2 c neurosurgeon. tingling l side chest/back what should i expect. can it be treated. pain is extreme?

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Dr. Ayman Omar answered

Specializes in Neurology

Pain: Your Neurosurgeon will need to perform a neurological exam and review the imaging (MRI, CT, etc.) then decide if it needs to be treated surgically. There are some minimally invasive approaches as well. Best of luck.

Answered 9/20/2016

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