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miss_sunshine
miss_sunshine Member Posts: 48
edited June 2014 in Not Diagnosed With a Recurrence or Metastases but Concerned


I got the results of my brain MRI today. The nurse from the family doctor's office called to tell me that the MRI showed a disc protrusion in my neck. When she asked if I have any numbness or tingling in my arms, she indicated that the doctor may order an EMG. I honestly don't understand what any of this means exactly.

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited November 2013


    miss sunshine..i have been following your posts


    This a link maybe you can get some idea what the MRI showed......


    Hugs ♥


    http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/emg/MY00107

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  • miss_sunshine
    miss_sunshine Member Posts: 48
    edited November 2013


    sheila888, thanks for posting the link.

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  • Beesie
    Beesie Member Posts: 12,240
    edited November 2013


    miss_sunshine, while of course it would have been better if the MRI was clear, in the scheme of things, a disc protusion isn't as bad as other possibilities. And it would explain your headaches. This website explains it:

    Neck Disc Protrusion


    I have arthritis in my neck and have many of those same symptoms. Not fun, but it's not cancer or mets and I'm grateful for that!!

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited November 2013
    miss sunshine, thx for getting back. Not nice having that disc protrusion. Not sure if theres anything they can do?... anyway it beats nasty C or mets any day.

    Gentle Hugs
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  • Alicethecat
    Alicethecat Member Posts: 535
    edited November 2013


    Hello Miss Sunshine


    I am pleased your brain MRI did not show mets. Congratulations!


    Sorry to hear about the neck disk protusion. I looked this up for you and came across this:


    http://www.livestrong.com/article/126256-cervical-disc-protrusion-symptoms/


    Disc protrusion, or herniated disc, occurs when the disc moves out of place and irritates a cervical neck nerve. The cervical spine is made up of seven bones that are cushioned by small pads of cartilage, or discs. The outer layer, or annulus, can tear and allow the soft inner layer, or nucleus, to protrude, states MayoClnic.com. This results in uncomfortable symptoms for the patients that are commonly treated with conservative measures.

    Cervical Pain


    Pain may occur in the cervical neck, states Medline Plus, a website of the National Institutes of Health. This occurs because the damaged herniated disc may send pain signals to the brain. Additionally, the herniated disc may push on nerve near the cervical spine that sense pain. This symptom can be treated conservatively with rest, ice and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication, or NSAIDs. In more severe cases, surgery may be warranted.


    Good luck with the EMG test.


    Best wishes


    Alice





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  • Cowgirl13
    Cowgirl13 Member Posts: 1,936
    edited November 2013


    Miss Sunshine, so glad your MRI was clear for mets. In addition to what everyone else has suggested, I would suggest physical therapy. I have managed a chronic neck pain for a number of years (my diagnosis is not the same as yours). I can't tell you how much PT has helped.


    Liz

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  • miss_sunshine
    miss_sunshine Member Posts: 48
    edited November 2013


    Beesie, I'm grateful too.


    Musical, not sure yet what they can do. Maybe physiotherapy, I'm hoping.


    Alicethecat, I want to thank you for looking up the info because googling still makes me nervous.


    Cowgirl13, it is good to hear that physiotherapy has helped you. I will definitely book an appointment with a physiotherapist. Thx.


    Thanks again ladies for your support. Hugs to all.

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