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I’m going to see my primary care doctor Tuesday I wil ask her. I’m dealing with bulging cervical disc also, my right shoulder has dropped about 2” . I am starting to lean forward in the neck and shoulder .

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Phil, Alumni Mentor | @upstatephil | Mar 17 9:38pm

Your statement about your shoulder dropping and noticing some leaning forward...It's good you've become aware of those things as that will help you frame the decisions ahead of you.

After my lumbar fusion and decompression - the neurosurgeon explained he also was able to straighten my spine ... something I was only vaguely aware of needing. Looking back at pre-surgery pictures I can easily see that same sort of shoulder down and leaning forward appearance you describe.

Good luck with your upcoming PCP appointment. For me - it took many different consults over many years before I accepted the risks of surgery were less than what seemed the near certainty of additional (and maybe accelerating?) spinal degradation.