Here is what my mri states
C5-6: DISK: diffuse annular bulging
ENDPLATES /UNCINATE PROCESSES: small osteophytes
FACET JOINTS: degenerative
CENTRAL CANAL: Minimally stenotic
FORAMINA: minimally stenotic
Osseous edema is present in cancellous vertebral bone adjacent to the
endplates representing type I spondylosis.

I am curious what symptoms people with c5 c6 bulging disk are experiencing. I have other issues, but not sure if any of my problems are related to the disk

Any answers might not be relevant. MRIs (or rather the underlying conditions in the spine) are like snowflakes -- no two are identical, and they can change. It's conceivable that two persons' MRI reports could be identical due to interpretation and language (even though the underlying conditions are not identical) yet their symptoms could be vastly different. E.g. it's not uncommon for some people with apparently severe degeneration to have very mild, or even no symptoms, while others with very minimal degeneration can experience varied and severe symptoms.

All that said, googling: degenerative disc disease cervical symptoms c6 should give you a pretty good idea of the range symptoms people may experience. Reviewing a chart of dermatomes may give an idea of where symptoms may be experienced, but charts of symptoms & location are a bit like the Pirates' Code -- they're "more what you'd call 'guidelines' than actual rules".

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Do you know if you have to have a pinched nerve for help with cervical spine disease because I have seen 32 specialists and no one will help because even though I am in major pain they say no pinched nerves

Laura, I don't understand why you aren't being offered more to help with your symptoms. If your pain is severe, you should be offered options for pain management. Keep pushing until you get the help you need. Hang in there.

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I have herniated discs at several levels but my C5-C6 bulge was the worst. I had ACDF last December to attempt to resolve the issue. It got rid of the pins and needles sensation and numbness but brought on other problems. To answer your question about the symptoms, I had complete numbness in the first dorsal compartment of my left hand (over the thumb area) and burning pain radiating from my neck, into my shoulder and down my arm. When the worst of it came o on I could not feel my left thumb at all. I also had muscle spasms in my upper traps. My left side was much weaker than my right side. If I were you, I would get more than one medical opinion before proceeding with anything. I think surgery is a last resort when you have tried all other non-invasive options like physical therapy, chiropractic, acupuncture, and steroid injections. Good luck to you and I really hope that you find relief soon!

those are the same exact things I have to .word for word.and I get those nerve block shots and they gave me "gabapetin400mg".(but they also found that I have "fibro","Tear",disc 4 is craked,and disc7).my left shoulder bother me to were the pain would shoot down to.so they did surgery on that to.but any way.after almost 2to 4yrs.still suffer with it.its difficult to treat this.it took me out of work permently(SSDI).don't know why its always the left side.i don't know about you but now I keep a "pain diary"so next time I go to my Dr.for my visit.i can let him know .its to much to recall each day "how I felt"

I had my first RFA two days ago. The procedure went pretty well. I thought the second set of facet injections I went through were more painful than the RFA. It wasn't too bad until they got to the C6-C7 level. I had pain shooting down my left shoulder and arm when he started working on that level. Right now, I'm still pretty sore but I'm managing ok I guess. I've been taking it very easy and using a lot of ice. My neck is fairly swollen on the left side.

I'm having the RFA done on my right side within the next 2 weeks and then we wait and see how that works. I really hope I get a good result from these.

hello "sallyMae"i now have lots of problem to on my right side.so from time to time I get "nerveblock"injection on the right side to.my right hand aches so bad there I cant move it or bare to touch it.plus the constant muscle twitching up and down both arms to doesn't make life easier either

That's a bummer Don. Sorry to hear that you're having a tough time with our right hand. I don't know what to suggest since I am new to go through these treatments. Does using heat or ice help ease the pain a bit? All I can suggest is to keep working with your doctor to try to find some relief.

I'm getting my first nerve block tomorrow. I'm nervous about the procedure as I'm already in a lot of pain. If anyone has had this procedure done, I'd like to hear about your experience with it and if it helped you. Thanks!