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Can i hurt on the opposite side? xray report: there is moderate to severe neural foraminal narrowing at the level of c5-c6 on the right. my left side is where i hurt and numbness is. prior xray says bone spurs but not this one?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

The neuropathic symptoms (pain and numbness) are not always correlated with findings on spine imaging test.

Answered 8/28/2021

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This requires clinical correlation to exclude additional pathology with the brachial plexus, or compression of other nerves distal over the limb. An EMG/NCS may help sort all of this out. Suggest visit to neurologist or physiatrist.

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