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What Causes Flattened Thecal Sac With Severe Bilateral Foraminal Stenosis?

I have flattened thecal sac at c6/7 and c7/t1 with severe bilateral foraminal stenosis at C6/7. C5/6 were fused in 2009. My symptoms are left arm and hand (primarily middle finger and pointer) pain. Is this serious? I also have developed frequent sporadic episodes of numbness down slightly left to center of left leg. also at ankle - not necessarily both at the same time. Recently I have also had a few episodes of dizziness, especially when lowering head, and it feels like something is pushing me to the right. This last symptom comes and goes, last few days it has been better. Can you tell me if any of this is serious, and if this correlates with the MRI findings. Thank you.
Wed, 26 Aug 2015
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Yes in my opinion your pain related symptoms and MRI findings are matching. However dizziness cannot be explained based on MRI findings alone. If the pain is severe and affecting your daily routine , it should be taken up as a serious issue and will need evaluation.

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What Causes Flattened Thecal Sac With Severe Bilateral Foraminal Stenosis?

Yes in my opinion your pain related symptoms and MRI findings are matching. However dizziness cannot be explained based on MRI findings alone. If the pain is severe and affecting your daily routine , it should be taken up as a serious issue and will need evaluation. Hope this helps.