Sounds like you are getting close to a plan. But please don't forget that surgery will not make you new or young again. My 3 level made my arm and hand better than before surgery, but worse in other ways. It developed HO and will likely have to be dealt with when I am done dealing with other medical issues of a 67 year old! I think I recall a PCP once telling me that diclofenac might be easier on stomach, but could cause heart issues longer term. I never researched the issue Good luck.
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Pre Surgery:
C3-C4:Mild disc osteophytes. Mild-moderate right facet arthrosis. Mild right foraminal stenosis.
C4-C5:Midline central disc protrusion, significant. Mild canal stenosis.
C5-C6:Moderate disc osteophytes. Mild-moderate canal stenosis. Moderate-severe bilateral foraminal stenosis.
C6-C-7:Mild-moderate disc osteophytes. Mild canal stenosis. Moderate left and moderate-severe right foraminal stenosis.
June 29,2016-3 level M6 (C4-C7) Dr. Clavel Barcelona
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