Hi there, I have a few questions about my current situation. I have been diagnosed with cervical spinal stenosis from c-5-7 with disc herniation at this level also. I have left arm pain that is searing and very painful. It’s nauseating its that painful. I have had intermittent numbness of the left hand that comes and goes but most recently have had numbness of my left foot that has been gradually worsening over the past week.
I am scheduled to see my neurosurgeon in october but am worried that I should either make an appointment for sooner or go to the ER. When is it considered emergent? And how long before foot drop takes place?