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Pain numbness r arm fingers over1 yr. symptoms increase with fine motor mov. c5-6, 6-7disc narrowing w 2mm disc osteophyte into spinal canal mod foraminal stenosis. pt no result. 2 steroid inj temp/minor relief. why symptoms persist if emg/ncs normal?

Q: pain numbness r arm fingers over1 yr. symptoms increase with fine motor mov. c5-6, 6-7disc narrowing w 2mm disc osteophyte into spinal canal mod foraminal stenosis. pt no result. 2 steroid inj temp/minor relief. why symptoms persist if emg/ncs normal?

: Despite the normal EMG/NCS, I think you have enough pathology in your cervical spine.to cause symptoms. I recommend consulting a neurosurgeon for evaluation &amp; advice as you're experiencing significant symptoms and you shouldn't wait until muscle weakness develops in your arm and hand.

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Despite the normal EMG/NCS, I think you have enough pathology in your cervical spine.to cause symptoms. I recommend consulting a neurosurgeon for evaluation & advice as you're experiencing significant symptoms and you shouldn't wait until muscle weakness develops in your arm and hand.

Answered 9/12/2022

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A member asked:

Pain numbness r arm fingers over1 yr. symptoms increase with fine motor mov. c5-6, 6-7disc narrowing w 2mm disc osteophyte into spinal canal mod foraminal stenosis. pt no result. 2 steroid inj temp/minor relief. why symptoms persist if emg/ncs normal?

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