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C5 disc has broad-based herniation. should i sleep with a pillow? i tend to be a side sleeper and rarely sleep on my back.
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See a spine surgeon: Get fully evaluated, advised as to activities that will not endanger you, whether you need support structures or appurtenances in some positions, and what further things can be done to prevent permanent spinal damage.
Answered 9/23/2013
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