hello. I just had an mri done, it says multilevel disk disease and degenerative changes, most pronounced at c5-6 level where there is mild central canal stenosis and mild to moderate left neural foraminal narrowing. I had a car accident 3 yrs ago. I have never had any neck pain going into right arm with tingling and numbness till about 1 week after accident. so, I am 40, and if this is common from what I read, did or can the accident make it worse? Im so confused.. never had any issues before. and can this be fixed?  I also had eeg done, and showed right hand, wrist carpal tunnel. can that affect the pain in elbow up to the whole right part of my shoulder and neck area? thank u for your time.
Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I have noted your complaints as well as MRI and NCS findings. The findings in the MRI are minor abnormalities and there is no need to worry about them. There is pinching of the nerve at one level in the neck, and it can lead to neck pain, and pain in the arms. Accident could have led to this problem, or made an already existing problem worse. Carpal tunnel syn Chat Doctor.  This usually leads to pain and tingling in the hands. Treatment would consist of pregabalin or gabapentin capsules and physiotherapy. I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you require any additional information. Wishing you good health,