[blustar]

Here is the impressions from a MRI cervical without contrast:
Moderate spinal stenosis with impingement on the cervical spinal cord orinubebt astnetruc dusci-osteophytic bulges C2-3, C4-5 and C5-6 with edema at the C5 & C6 vertebral bodies. Mod. To severe neural foraminal narrowing is also seen at this level.

At level C7-T1, involving the rt. Neural foramen, there is a hyperintense lesion. Differential dx. Includes neural cyst. Nonetheless, a nerve sheath tumor cannot be completely excluded.

Multilevel upper thoracic spine disc bulges with a lt. neural forminal focal disc protursion at T-2 is present.

Mild anterolisthesis of C3 over C4.

MRI with Flexion/Ext.: Lt. paracentral superiorly migrated herniated disc which may cause lt. radiculopathy.
Worsening of disco-osteophytic bulges at C-3-4 & C5-6 with extension.
Worsening of antcrolisthesis of C3 over C4 with flexion suggestive of underlying ligamental laxity/instability.

What kind of doctor should I see? I am having frequent headaches & one fingertip has gone numb.

blustar

[Clough]

Here is the impressions from a MRI cervical without contrast:
Moderate spinal stenosis with impingement on the cervical spinal cord orinubebt astnetruc dusci-osteophytic bulges C2-3, C4-5 and C5-6 with edema at the C5 & C6 vertebral bodies. Mod. to severe neural foraminal narrowing is also seen at this level.

At level C7-T1, involving the rt. neural foramen, there is a hyperintense lesion. Differential dx. includes neural cyst. Nonetheless, a nerve sheath tumor cannot be completely excluded.

Multilevel upper thoracic spine disc bulges with a lt. neural forminal focal disc protursion at T-2 is present.

Mild anterolisthesis of C3 over C4.

MRI with Flexion/Ext.: Lt. paracentral superiorly migrated herniated disc which may cause lt. radiculopathy.
Worsening of disco-osteophytic bulges at C-3-4 & C5-6 with extension.
Worsening of antcrolisthesis of C3 over C4 with flexion suggestive of underlying ligamental laxity/instability.

What kind of doctor should I see? I am having frequent headaches & one fingertip has gone numb.

blustar

Are you asking the question here because you were not advised as to what kind of doctor to see?

[blustar]

That is correct.

[Clough]

What did the radiologist tell you as far as what to do? How did you end up with getting an MRI in the first place?

[J_9]

More info is needed as we are not doctors here. What sent you for the MRI, what kind of doctor did you see? Is the cause of the injury known?

[inthebox]

Neurologist
Perhaps he will order an emg/ncv
And conservative treatment [medicines , physical therapy ]
First and re-evaluate

Which finger ? Which hand is going numb ?

[blustar]

neurologist
perhaps he will order an emg/ncv
and conservative treatment [medicines , physical therapy ]
first and re-evaluate

which finger ? which hand is going numb ?

It is the fingertip of the middle finger of my rt. Hand.

[blustar]

More info is needed as we are not doctors here. What sent you for the MRI, what kind of doctor did you see? Is the cause of the injury known?

I was in an auto accident. The dr. I was referred to ordered the MRI. I was not impressed with the dr. but she was the only dr. that would see pts. From auto accidents and submit the bill to my ins. Company. I didn't continue with her. She wanted to do acupuncture. I rec'd therapy in her office which she overcharged the ins. Company for.. and did nothing for my neck. I just kind of gave up then since there was no one else to see. Now with increased h/a's and neck stiffness and pain, I just want to see the appropriate dr. and bill my personal ins. Company.

Therapy is a good option but finding the right place is a problem. My husband had therapy once and the person had not a clue about how to help him.

I think my main problem is knowing who I should see in my area that can help me.
My primary doctor referred me to a neurosurgeon... for evaluation only. I would have to get a lot worse before I would consider an operation on my neck. I am so afraid of becoming paralyzed.

Congratuations on your decision to be come a nurse. Best of Luck.

[inthebox]

It is the fingertip of the middle finger of my rt. hand.

This is in the c-8 dermatome and is consistent with the cc-7 t-1 lesion described on your mri

You need to see the specialists and really do your due diligence regarding any potential surgical intervention.



Good luck

[Cristal444]

Another option would be to see a physiatrist, also known as a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation doctor. (PM&R).