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Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | Last Active: Feb 8, 2022 | Replies (63)Comment receiving replies
My orthopedic doctor just did 2 xrays and said l have DDD in my neck with C5,6 and 7 compressed. He had me go to therapy which did loosen my neck up some. He said surgery would be the last resort. It was my decision to try to get answers about my balance issue. My ENT started with vng test and then mri. So now l thought neurologist might be my next step. I intend to take mri to the appt. I'm sure he would have called for one anyway. I suppose to go on Feb 2nd.
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@cookiepic I did have balance issues from my spine problem. I was having muscle spasms that would independently twist my upper vertebrae. If C1 & C2 were twisted, it caused dizziness. I had looked upward and caused vertigo. My physical therapist could resolve that by realigning my spine. My C5/C6 was collapsed about 50%, and I had spinal cord compression from the disc and the bone spurs that surrounded it. Spine surgery is a big step. I think a neurology consult is a good idea. A good physical therapist can also buy you some time for awhile.
Several years ago, I had a spine surgery consult on Feb 2nd which is Ground Hog Day, so of course I imagined the surgeon popping through the door like the groundhog who comes out of his house to predict the weather. I hope that made you smile and anytime you get nervous you can just imagine Dr. Groundhog! Would you be able to share what you find out from the neurologist?