I have a few questions regarding the hernniated disc in your neck since I have been there and done that. When did it happen? The reason I ask is when I herniated the disc in my neck at about the 3 mnth mark I was still having pain so I saw a neurosurgeon from Cedar Sinai. He told me I was on the ragged edge of whether surgery would even help me. Apparently the disc damages the nerve irreparably if not fixed within a certain time period. I chose not to do the surgery since he couldn’t guarantee me I would be pain free. Eventually the pain just stopped and I have full use of arm and hand. Just something to think about and ask the doctor.
I don’t know how long it’s been bulging. It was diagnosed in September when I fell down and couldn’t get back up. They did a CT scan on the entire length of my back and told me about the bulging disc at C6. Told me to watch for issues with my arms and hands.
I have permanent nerve damage from the sciatica and other spinal issues. I’m not sure if that means the ones in my neck are messed up too or not.
Glad to read that your issues worked themselves out and you are doing good.