Hi Doc,
The following is Mom’s MRI Scan report. She is 48 years old and diabetic (type 2). Our doctor has suggested below medicines for 3 weeks.
Flexabenz Plus
Combination: Cyclobenzaprine 15 mg, aceclofenac 200 mg.
Gabama M
Combination: Methylcobalamin-500 mcg, Gabapentin-300 mg
If pain doesn’t go in 3 weeks, he advised for surgery. I am not sure whether he is right. Please advise.
MRI CERVICAL SPINE – PLAIN STUDY
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T1 & T2 Sagittal and axial images:
> Spondylotic changes are present
> Normal Curvature is altered
> C5-6 Disc space is relatively narrowed
> Signal intensity if intervertebral discs is decreased
> CV junction appears normal
> There is mild posterior bulge of C5-6 disc indenting on thecal sac
> Spinal canal and intervertebral foraminae are normal
> Cord and nerve roots appear normal
> Paravertebral Soft tissues are normal
IMPRESSION :
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1. Cervical spondylosis with altered curvature and dehydration changes of intervertebral discs
2. Posterior bulge of C5-6 disc indenting on thecal sac