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Is Inflammation In The Cervical Disc A Matter Of Concern?

I have inflamed disk 5 and 6 on back spine. Just found out. I am having a hard time moving my neck and it is very stiff. I had numbness in both Ares for about two week. I am on a fishing boat unable to get off at this time. If there any concerns I need to be aware of ? if this get worse. Anything I should be doing . I am on a storied my doctor gave be before I got on the boat and I have a MRI scheduled for when I get home (in 14 days ) thanks for your help
Mon, 16 Jul 2018
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Answer: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

This pain is related to pinched nerve in the corresponding disc damage.
You can take an anti inflamatory treatment Naproxen once daily for the pain and the neck stiffnes relief, and also acetominofen for some days.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Is Inflammation In The Cervical Disc A Matter Of Concern?

Answer: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. This pain is related to pinched nerve in the corresponding disc damage. You can take an anti inflamatory treatment Naproxen once daily for the pain and the neck stiffnes relief, and also acetominofen for some days. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.