Welcome to Neuro Talk. Be sure to get another opinion. None of us here are doctors, however many can help read an MRI. The language of it can tell you how serious the condition is. Surgery is only a last resort. Have all other options been tried?.
I have had two cervical fusions. Yes the second one did me much good. Many others here have good outcomes. It is important to know that there is no other way to deal with the condition, before you go through with surgery. I wish you all the best in what ever choice you make. NT will support you through the whole process if you do have to have the surgery. Many compassionate souls are about who have done this surgery. ginnie