My boyfriend got hit in the neck with heavy boxes,to make the story short he herniated c-5,6,7 he had surgery and had a fusion at c5,6 ,now the next disc is bulging and pinching the spinal cord,I know what we have been through but now I scared and dont know what to expect,how will i know when to seek help for cord what will the side affects before it becomes an emergency?
Hi. If the next disc has bulged, I would advise you to visit the Surgeon who has operated him. A fresh scan can guide whether to go for additional operation or to wait. Seek the help - now.