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Severe right and moderate left c5-c6 foraminal stenosis, can this cause pain in my right hand at base of thumb along with swelling?

Q: severe right and moderate left c5-c6 foraminal stenosis, can this cause pain in my right hand at base of thumb along with swelling?

: Pain is possible with radiculopathy for C5-6 due to nerve compression but first MCP joint swelling is not consistent with radiculopathy. Local joint problem is more likely.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

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Pain is possible with radiculopathy for C5-6 due to nerve compression but first MCP joint swelling is not consistent with radiculopathy. Local joint problem is more likely.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 1/13/2022

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A member asked:

Severe right and moderate left c5-c6 foraminal stenosis, can this cause pain in my right hand at base of thumb along with swelling?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Machanic agreed

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