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Disc Dessication?

Hello.

I had an MRI back in March 2001, which revealed I have disc dessication in the C4-5 region, as well as a bone spur in the C5-6 area. My dilemna is that the neurologist told me I could try PT as my only option. Symptoms came on all of a sudden in Nov. 2000, where my hands were almost useless. Tried the chiro for temporary relief, it helped some. Right before the neuro appointment and MRI, the pain subsided a little, and very little feeling came back, so I was not at my worst when I underwent the exam and test. There is some nerve compression going on here.

I still have limited feeling in my hands, it feels like someone drove an ax between my ring and middle finger, and my arms hurt from the shoulder down to the hands as well. It is hard to write and tpye, a MAJOR component of my job. This is not to mention the intense pressure and pain I have in the back of my neck. It is sooooo depressing in general, and being an sales rep. for my company and being so self-conscious of my weak and shaky arms and hands. Having a 2 year old, picking up my son brings on pain. Life is depressing right now, to say the least. I guess I could be worse off, but it is not much fun.

Please help point me in the right direction, share any experiences your can, and provide any insight.

I am planning on making more calls tomorrow to other neurologists, neurosurgeons, etc. so I can get other opinions. But I would appreciate any feed back I can get here.

As we say in sales, the best advertising is word of mouth. I value all of your advise.

Thanks in advance for your insight.

John in Michigan

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