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I have herniated disc t6/7 compressing on l side of spinal cord. surgeon said can take 6 months to heal but nothing else. what can i expect from it?
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Question not clear: Most herniated discs don't compression the cord. Spinal cord compression can be an emergency. Herniated discs are more likely to press a nerve root as it comes out of the spine. Did your surgeon say he/she wanted to do surgery and it would take 6 months to heal? Are you asking what to expect about the surgery? Or what to do about the disc?
Answered 10/18/2016
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