I am having numbness and tingling in all of my fingers on both hands. I had an x-ray ( CERVICAL SPINE WITH SWIMMERS) done and the radiologist said there is apparent fusion at C5-6 and degenerative disc disease that is moderately severe at C6-7. No fracture, subluxation or acute process evident. I also have low back pain when walking or standing. I had a anterior disectomy at C5-6 about 10 years ago. How can I relieve this pain, tingling, numbness and what is my prognosis?
Hi I am Chat Doctor. .  For my patients I may start with Anti-inflammatories, Muscle relaxant, Narcotics, Tricyclic antidepressants, Anti-seizure medications , steroid injections, physiotherapy with hot massaging with topical gels are effective for such cases, if all medical treatments fail I suggest a neurologist intervention like minor endoscopic for your C6-C7 or even spinal fixation in more complicated cases. Please click THANK YOU and consider a 5-star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Hope the above information helps you, Any further clarifications feel free to ask.