Cervical MRI finding
 

I need help understanding my MRI of my neck. I have severe pain in my shoulder blades going down my arms. Also very severe muscle spasms.

C4-c5 bilateral uncovertebral spurring ( more on right side) causes moderate to severe right sided neural foraminal stenosis and mild to moderate left sided neuralforaminalstenosiswithoutcentral canal stenosus.

At c6-7 a broad based disc protrusion is present which causes mild to moderate severity left sided neural stenosis, mild central canal stenosis and mild right sided neural foraminal stenosis.

Also c6-7 moderate to severe anterior spondylitis.

I have severe pains when I move a certain way that at times, make me think I am having a heart attack. Very bad pain in shoulder blades that move into my chest under my arms. Also, headaches and dizziness.

First let me say I AM NOT A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL OF ANY TYPE.

But I do understand some of the terms used in your report by doing research on my own.

Bilateral means having or relating to two sides; affecting both sides.

Spurring means bone spurs have developed. From my understanding this can occur because the body sensing an injury tries to protect itself by growing more bone.

Spinal stenosis is narrowing of the spinal column that causes pressure on the spinal cord, or narrowing of the openings (called neural foramina) where spinal nerves leave the spinal column.

A broad based protrusion means it is 25% to 50% bulged out (protruding from the disc). A herniated disc in other words.

Spondylitis is one of the most common causes of back and neck pain, and results from inflammation of the vertebral joints. The condition is often not detected until it has fully developed and is causing pain. The pain is usually concentrated around the cervical region of the neck, shoulder and lower spine, with downward-moving stinging pain. Types of spondylitis include: cervical spondylitis – which affects the cervical spine, causing pain to spread the back of the neck.

I am not surprised by your symptoms reading your post. Please follow up with your doctor who can explain in more detail and give you treatment options to hopefully get you pain free again.

Hope that helps you make a bit more sense of your report until you are seen. They write the report for a medical professional to read that is why we are often confused by them. :)

Katie

Does any of your report mention, or did you see the images, where something is actually impinging on the nerve or cord?

usually there is something mentioning abuts the cord or nerve...

but some techs write more details than others too.. :(

is something is actually impinging on the nerves?

If not, and you do desk work, sports/weightlifting or other repetitive activities - Some of your pain & symptoms might be due to TOS or some other chronic RSI.
Have you had any expert PT for the pain at all.
TOS/RSI info -
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/thread84.html

I am new on this site and was not sure if this is correct way to ask?
I have c3-4 small right and left disc herniation and a central disc herniation at c5-6 with anterior impingement on the thecal sac and possible minimal encroachment on the spinal cord anteriorly. c6-7 is a central disc protrusion as well with minimal right foraminal disc protrusion. no frank neural impingement seen.
I have curled index and little finger and weak hand unable to control motion. I also have weak leg and unsteady gait need assistance. My Dr is thinking stroke but I have read cervical myopathy can cause the same symptoms? I am at my wits end any help??

bemebeu,
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