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I was just wondering what this "The C6/7 disc shows a small central posterior disc protrusion" meant? Does it mean I have a small disc herniation in that area?
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"Thanks for this!" says: | ginnie (03-29-2013) |
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It does mean that you have a small herniation there.
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recovering alcoholic, sober since 7-29-93;severe depression; 2 open spinal surgeries; severe sciatica since 1986; epidurals; trigger points; myelograms; Rhizotomy; Racz procedure; spinal cord stimulator implant (and later removal); morphine pump trial (didn't work);now inoperable; lumpectomy; radiation; breast cancer survivor; heart attack; fibromyalgia; on disability. Often the test of courage is not to die, but to live.. .................................................. ...............Orestes |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | ginnie (03-29-2013) |
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Thank you very much,I thought so but just wanted confirmation
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Sorry about this question but..I am icing my neck for C6/7,the location I mentioned above. Where exactly would I ice it? I don't know if its left,right or in the back somewhere. I know its just below C5/6,but which side, I am not sure from what its said on my MRI from above mentioned.
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Just ice the whole neck. Put the ice in the middle and make sure it's a good size "bag" or gel pack. Leave it on for 20 minutes and do this every 2 hours. You don't want to leave it on too long.
At first the ice hurts, but then it will feel very very good! So leave it on -- you'll find that it will help. It reduces the inflammation and swelling plus the pain. Do NOT use heat, cause that increases inflammation & swelling. Plus it really HURTS more. ![]() ![]()
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recovering alcoholic, sober since 7-29-93;severe depression; 2 open spinal surgeries; severe sciatica since 1986; epidurals; trigger points; myelograms; Rhizotomy; Racz procedure; spinal cord stimulator implant (and later removal); morphine pump trial (didn't work);now inoperable; lumpectomy; radiation; breast cancer survivor; heart attack; fibromyalgia; on disability. Often the test of courage is not to die, but to live.. .................................................. ...............Orestes |
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Thank you very much for your help. I had surgery on my C5/6 last Sept.29 with cadaver bone and hardware. I still need to preserve the small one at C6/7 the best I can,so it won't progress faster than necessary.
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