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[|Human|] I am so frustrated. I have degenerative disk disease with one herniated disc in the thoracic area and many bulging discs. I also have a syringioma. I have been getting steroid shots in the thoracic area for three years. My body is getting to the point where the side effects from the shots are so severe, I don t want to have anymore of them. Two neurologists say my herniation isn t large enough to cause me the pain I m in. Their findings are based upon MRI findings. My uestions are: 1) Are there any other tests I might have besides MRI to determine what is going on, 2) How can I find a highly recommended neurologist near Arkansas, my home state? Thank you!
[|AI|]  Hi, Usually, the diagnosis of symptomatic nerve root compression as result of disc herniation or any other pathology is based on three things.1 - Symptoms2 - MRI findings3 - Selective nerve root blockhouse, when all three of them points towards the same level of nerve root involvement only then the diagnosis is confirmed. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.