I have a herniated disk at C6/7 (confirmed on MRI) .which was very painful for 3 weeks and then the pain just stopped. I still have numbness into my right index finger and if I use the right hand for routine household duties it becomes worse. My right arm although dominant is weaker than the left, especially the triceps. Two neurosurgeons recommended a wait and see period since the pain ceased. They said if the numbness or weakness became worse I should have surgery to remove the disk and replace with cadaver bone. I am not anxious to do this and have heard of minimally invasive spine surgery. I would like your opinion. Thank you very much.
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Female , Age: 66
Already Tried:
PT and pain pills
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