HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Does "minimal C6 Neural Foraminal Stenosis" In An MRI Indicate?

I'm turning 41, female. Was a scholarship runner...MRI shows minimal C6 neural foraminal stenosis due to uncovertebral join & facet arthrosis. I know stenosis is the mother of them all. Due to my age, should I expect worse to come. I also have fibromyalgia caused by all this.
Tue, 27 May 2014
Report Abuse
Radiologist,  's  Response
Hello
Thanks for writing to us

According to report,you have degenerative disc disease of cervical spine.
Degenerative changes occurs in spine due to aging and development of weakness in annulus fibrosis.

1.There is minimal C6 neural foramen stenosis due to uncovertebral fusion & facet arthrosis.

Majority of the cases of degenerative spine disease are benefited by physiotherapy,so physiotherapy should be tried first as you have very early changes.
Surgery should be the last option.
There are also medicines like capsule pregabalin available for pain relief.
Treatment can be planned after consultation with neurosurgeon.

Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Magnetic resonance imaging


Loading Online Doctors....
What Does "minimal C6 Neural Foraminal Stenosis" In An MRI Indicate?

Hello Thanks for writing to us According to report,you have degenerative disc disease of cervical spine. Degenerative changes occurs in spine due to aging and development of weakness in annulus fibrosis. 1.There is minimal C6 neural foramen stenosis due to uncovertebral fusion & facet arthrosis. Majority of the cases of degenerative spine disease are benefited by physiotherapy,so physiotherapy should be tried first as you have very early changes. Surgery should be the last option. There are also medicines like capsule pregabalin available for pain relief. Treatment can be planned after consultation with neurosurgeon. Get well soon. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan