@juljul
I am a 55 year old female and had similar symptoms and MRI. It seems you have cervical spondylotic myelopathy which is a spinal cord compression injury, stenosis and degenerative disc disease. You may need ACDF surgery on c5-c6 and c6-c7. I had my c5-c6 done when I was 52 (in 2022). I am now having c6-c7 done in 2025 due to a new herniated disc pressing on my spinal cord and causing bilateral radiculopathy to my arms/hands. Cervical myelopathy can affect your lower body/legs/feet which I didn’t realize. I also have lumbar spine issues and had surgery on that last year l3-l5 fused in 2024). When it comes to your spinal cord, it is important to get treatment asap to avoid further progression of the damage and risk for fall/paralysis.

I hope you get good information and options when you meet with your neurosurgeon.