Can someone please read my MRI?

Doesn't look terrible, but here are my thoughts...

C4- the higher one looks like it is bulging- Controls Muscles, Diaphram (breathing).

C5 looks like it "might" be herniated or at least bulging- Controls Neck Muscles and Shoulders.

You can see that as of now anyway, neither disc is hitting the nerve which is an extremely good thing but they do appear to be encroaching on the dural sac.

Keep in mind, if you took an MRI of 100 people, about half would have similar images and many would not have symptoms or pain at all. Images and medicine is not perfect and does not yet have all the answers.

FYI, a well hydrated, healthy disc has a lot of white in it. They both look OK except the lower one, C5 is darker near the spinal cord which suggests less hydration. It also extends out deeper which isn't great but I have seen worse. One thing for sure, I would be careful with your neck so you don't aggravate this situation e.g., I wouldn't do a lot of impact activities e.g., running or jumping. I would also keep my neck in proper alignment at all times which means good upright posture and not leaning forward, as in looking down- that movement can exacerbate the bulge or herniation(s).

C=Cervical

Disc is with a C, not a K, like a music disk.

I would be curious to know your symptoms. I am not a Dr. but I know a lot about this subject. Email me if you wanna chat about it. In the short term, ice might help and NSAIDS. Know that surgery is always a very, very last option- as it often leaves people worse after- for life. Sometimes its necessary, often it is NOT. Write a list of questions for your neurologist. S/he will ask about symptoms and recommend course of action but they don't give you much time so be prepared and always get 2nd and 3rd opinions.

FEEL BETTER!

Why didn't you ask a professional or a doctor when you got your MRI results?

Asking people here is like asking a plumber to tell you whats wrong with your car engine.

Good luck.

Looks pretty normal to me!