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andrea44,
you have a lot going on with your discs which means there are many procedures that will help your pain.
It could be helpful to see a minimally invasive spine surgeon. Micro discectomy might be a good option to consider in some areas.
Osteophyte complexes can be removed. They often form when the spine is unstable and sometimes fusion is recommended at those levels where the spine is unstable. They remove the disc and fuse the vertebra together. Artificial discs are sometimes an alternative.
While you are waiting for your spine team, your primary could order cervical, thoracic, and lumbar MRIs. It could also be advantageous to have a dexa to know if your bones are strong enough to hold some of the hardware that might be recommended.
While I hope someone cancels soon, I'd call the office myself every morning in case you aren't first on the cancellation list.
I'm sorry that you have to wait in pain.

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@gently thank you so much for your reply. I rang today but unfortunately they are not in position to offer me an appointment yet, I have sent an email requesting my file to be pulled and re triaged just incase it hasn’t been properly looked at. ICATS is querying myelopathy however another MRI would need to confirm this. I’m worried that at this rate it will be a medical emergency before something is done. I’m not even sure about surgery as obviously I haven’t had any discussions yet about it or the risks but I do know I’m at my Witts end with the chronic pain. Thanks for offering your guidance and support.