The symptoms you reported (dizziness, headache, nausea and cervical fusions detected in 2006) might be related to cervical spondylosis. Cervical spondylosis is a condition in which the joints between the cervical (neck) vertebrae begin to be damaged. The damage is usually due to degenerative processes. Additionally, the space between the vertebrae might be reduced, thus putting pressure on the nerves that come out of the spine. The symptoms usually include radicular pain (along the pinched nerve) and muscle weakness. The treatment consists of anti-inflammatory products that would reduce the inflammation of the nerves and the surrounding tissue caused by the increased pressure. Physical therapy might be recommended, too.
A visit to an orthopedist might be suggested to check for your current cervical spine status. He might need an X-ray in order to determine the degree of cervical spondylosis.
Meanwhile, avoiding one neck posture for a very long period (half an hour) is recommended. Staying too long in front of a TV set or computer screen where you do not move the neck might additionally add to the symptoms and thus should be avoided.
As for the bladder incontinence, lumbar spine damage might be one of the causes. In order to check whether the bladder incontinence is related to the condition of your spine, a visit and examination by a neurologist is recommended.
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