prolapsed Disc C5C6

[prasanth123]

i had a disc prolapes at c5 c6 i will highlight the findings of my MRI of Cervizal spine:
* MILD CHANGES OF CERVICAL SPONDYLOSIS
* POSTEROCENTRAL AND LEFT PARACENTRAL FOCAL PROTRUSION OF C5/6 DISC CAUSING COMPRESSION OF CORD AND LEFT EXITING NERVE ROOT
*MILD POSTERIOR ANNULAR BULGE OF C67 INTEVERTEBRAL DISC CAUSING NARROWING OF BILATERAL NEURAL FORAMINAE.
*OSSEOUS SPINAL CANAL STENOSIS AT C6 LEVEL.

also i had some problem in my lumabr spine too. mri findings area as follows:
*MILD LUMBAR SPONDYLOSIS
*MILD POSTERIOR ANNULAR BULGE OF L4/5 INTERVETERAL DISC CAUSING NARROWING OF BILATERAL RECESSES AND MILD IMPINGEMENT OF EXITING NERVE ROOTS
*RIGHT POSTEROLATERAL ANNULAR BULGE OF L5/S1 DISC ACUSING MILD NARROWING OF BILATERAL TECESSES(RIGHT>LEFT)

based on the above findings my neuro surgeon advised for surgey of c5/6 disc. but i dont want to go for surgwry plz advise

[caregiver222]

As Dr. Srivastava suggested, the ordinary treatment should be conservative, before even considering surgery. Conservative treatments involve anti-infammatories, axial traction and physiotherapy therapy. Decades ago I suffered a severe cervical injury.  The pain and restriction of motion of my arm became unbearable. Three surgeons (all "top men") suggested immediate surgery was necessary or I could be paralyzed. That was a scary meeting.  I ended up being treated by a French pain specialist, and after a long period of physiotherapy, anti-inflammatories and traction, the problem resolved. Surgery may, in fact be indicated and necessary in your case, however it should be a last resort.

[Dr. A. Srivastava]

Thank you for your question. Although without being able to examine you I can not offer you the specific advice on diagnosis and treatment that you need, but I would try to provide you some relevant information about your health concern.

Due to disc prolapse condition, damage/irritation to the spinal nerve roots can occur and lead to radiculopathy. This may produce pain, numbness, weakness or sometimes paralysis of limbs that is radiating from the spine. When conservative treatment like medication/physiotherapy fails, surgery may be necessary. The primary intention of surgery like fusion of vertebrae, disc replacement is to take pressure off from affected nerve roots and help to stabilize spinal structure. I would suggest please arrange an appointment with a neurologist right away for further assessment & treatment. Hope this helps.