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C5-C6 Disc Bulge with osteophytes - head
1.5 Year back I got started getting back pain while driving. With time it kept on increasing. Post consulting doctor I was diagnosed with disc bulge at l4-l5 but it's mild. Also along with that got C5-C6 Disc bulge also which was more but symptoms were less. Now I am getting frequent headaches and issues with concentration. With the recent MRI below are findings. Also getting symptoms like full headache, eye strains, fullness or pressure sensation in the ears for hours. Doctors are suggesting surgery. Is there any other way or surgery is needed WHAT COULD BE BEST DONE TO GET RELIEF. C5–C6 level Posterior central and right posterolateral disc-osteophyte complex (disc bulge with bone spur). Significant compression of the anterior thecal sac & cervical cord. Mild spinal canal stenosis (narrowing) — AP (front-to-back) canal diameter reduced to 7.2 mm (normal is >12 mm). Mild narrowing of right lateral recess (the pathway where nerves exit).
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