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Old 07-27-2013, 12:01 AM #1
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Default Please help me understand my mri

Some probable right sides uncinate spurring at c2-c3 levels and c3-c4 level this should be correlated with the areas of the patients symptoms.

Definite nerve root encroachment is not appreciated.
Probable hemangioma in the t2 vertebrae
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Old 07-27-2013, 07:26 PM #2
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Default Wecome the the board.

First you are not alone and the people here can be a real support and a well full of knowledge and experience. I haven’t been participating much on this board but I have kept track of the technical issues surrounding the spine.

Uncinate means hooked so they are describing the mass that is in the form of a hook. I’m not sure of the significance of this but go to Nucleus Medical Media and search on ‘neck spine’ and some wonderful images will help you understand the basics of your condition. The radiologists have identified the probable cause of whatever your symptoms are. By the way what are they? You’ll find in spinal problems that the symptoms are as important as the technical information.

Hemangioma; go to Wikipedia site and search on the term As time goes by Wikipedia can become your best buddy. This is not a normal notation on an MRI and you’ll need to make sure you ask your doctor for details about what they think they are seeing.

Look I’ve been at this a long time counting my lower back issues which occasionally rear their ugly sciatic pains about 35 years and the best I can say is you’re doing what you need to do…UNDERSTAND. Get help to know the most about your condition. The realm of the spine, nervous system and brain is in its infancy and progress is slow but it’s happening so hang in there! And good luck to you.

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Im only 17 and have pain from the neck into the arm. No numbness i believe i have lost muscle strength i cant even arm wrestle someone without having to stop from the pain. How do they treat uncinate bone spurs and a hemangioma seems to be a tumor or something any ideas thnx
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Exclamation Please read up on your condtion!

You need to deal with your doctor and come to a consensus as to what is wrong with you. Then treatment can begin. There are several basic steps that medicine seems to prefer:

1. Physical therapy
2. Meds anti inflammatories, mild pain relievers, muscle relaxants
3. Injections (steroids) into the affected neck levels
4. Physical therapy
5. Injections (steroids) into the affected neck levels
6. Surgery

Please this is only an example of what can be done and the order is only an anecdotal observation on my part. Surgery is a last option and sometimes it helps and sometimes it doesn’t.

The problems you are having exist in the realm of the brain and central nervous system. This a part of medicine where progress has been creepingly slow. A pain specialist told me and I quote, “Other disciplines measure progress in years nervous system progress is measured in decades.” I really cannot stress enough GET ON THE WEB AND UNDERSTAND WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU! You’re young and computer savvy this will be easy.

Don’t understand what you are reading? Google a medical dictionary look it up. Knowledge is the best hope you have of getting the best treatment you can. People here can help but each case is different and each prognosis is based only on you and your doctor’s best consensus and actions.
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I tried the anti flammatory meds they didnt help its been a uear yhat i have had the symptoms and i want a permanent solution besides cortisone shots that dont work
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What did the Dr say about the MRI report?

It didn't even clarify if there is uncinate spurring or not - says probable?
Maybe another imaging technique would clear that up?

Then the probable hemangioma in the t2 vertebrae - that needs to be clarified also.

I would request those issues are looked at again to see if something is there or not. Then go from that point.

For the pain from the neck into the arm - if those MRI issues are found to be NOT the cause of the pain, it will help if you tell us about your hobbies, any previous injuries in the head/neck area.

If you've ever had whiplash, or do a lot of computer, gaming, sports, musical instruments, your symptoms might point toward Thoracic outlet syndrome.

But more information from you is needed before we go there..

Or if you want to read about it we have a forum for it-
The sticky threads at the upper section will give you a crash course on TOS-
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum24.html
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The symptoms were sudden i never had a accident the only plausible thing i think it could come from is poor posture and i have a doctors appointment with a orthopedic august 21st
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What are the permanent fix if muscle relaxers and such dont work thnx for your answers
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If my mri says their is no encroachment could the spurs cause pain
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I merged your questions into this original thread so replies will relate to all information given so far.
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