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Mri indicated mild canal stenosis with ap diameter of 7mm. is that mild? everything i see indicates otherwise. im having terrible headaches, stumbling, even fell once. numbness on upper lip, forgetfulness?

Q: mri indicated mild canal stenosis with ap diameter of 7mm. is that mild? everything i see indicates otherwise. im having terrible headaches, stumbling, even fell once. numbness on upper lip, forgetfulness?

: Presume this involves neck and 7mm represents 60% of normal diameter. Key is risk of spinal cord compression. Get second opinion from neurosurgeon

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Presume this involves neck and 7mm represents 60% of normal diameter. Key is risk of spinal cord compression. Get second opinion from neurosurgeon

Answered 10/5/2022

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A member asked:

Mri indicated mild canal stenosis with ap diameter of 7mm. is that mild? everything i see indicates otherwise. im having terrible headaches, stumbling, even fell once. numbness on upper lip, forgetfulness?

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