I was just going over the report of a cervical spine x-ray i had, and the word "sclerosis" came up.should i be worried?

No: Sclerosis in the bone usually means increased bone density. It would be prudent to talk to the doctor who ordered the x-ray. For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Maybe: "Sclerosis" has four different meanings depending on location. In brain, it's loss of myelin, as in "multiple sclerosis". In bone, it's extra bone formation, which is common in the aging spine. In the kidney it's got another meaning, and everywhere else it's extra dense collagen.

Not typically: I would certainly discuss with your doctor, but sclerosis unless it is described in conjunction with a lesion is usually a finding in association with degenerative arthritis and not a concern at all in terms of any danger or anything like that. Cervical Spondylosis is another way to describe that finding and it is not uncommon to see.