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degenerate /de·gen·er·ate/ (de-jen´er-āt) to change from a higher to a lower form.

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degenerate /de·gen·er·ate/ (de-jen´er-at) characterized by degeneration.

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de·gen·er·ate (d-jnr-t)

adj.

1. Characterized by degeneration, as of tissue, a cell, or an organ.

2. Having lost one or more highly developed functions, characteristics, or structures through evolution.

v. (--rt)

To undergo the process of degeneration.

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degenerate

Etymology: L, degenerare

1  v, (də·jen′er·āt) to change from a higher to a lower type or form.

2  adj, (də·jen′er·ət) characterized by degeneration.

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degenerate

1. to change from a higher to a lower form.

2. characterized by degeneration.

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Patient discussion about degenerates.

Q. Is degenerative disc disease and arthritis the same thing? My husband was recently in a auto accident at work. They did a CT Scan of his head and neck. The doctor said that the CT Scan found that he has arthritis in his neck. After receiving the report ourselves to take to another doctor it reads: "There is minimal early degenerative disc disease with osteophyte formation predominately at C5-6. " My husband never had a problem with his neck before the accident

A. I also have degenerative disc and osteoarthritis, it is different. I have fibromyalgia, so muscle pain along with the bone and joint pain. I have had two fusions in my c-spine. The osteophyte is a bone spur according to my doctor and he told me they usually start with the onset of arthritis. So good luck and if I can help in anyway with Questions please email me!

Q. I am interested in information on working with fibromyalgiaI am having problems just coping at home! I have had 2 c-spine surgeries in 2 years, have degenerative disc disease, maigrains with nuurological tendencies, fatigue, deppression and fibromyalgia. I can't stand for long , sit for long, just making it through my daily life is stressful enough how do people manage to work? I have been off since August of last year but wan to feel well enough so I can return to the working world, Any suggestions? Tried Lyrica, doctor took me off the side affects for me were terrible!

A. I had a cervical spinal fusion, C4-5,C5-6 and a SLAP repair of my left shoulder. Initially after the fusion the headaches and tinlging went away and then 4 months later, while in a PT work conditioning prorgam, the headaches returned, along with nausea, vomiting and vertigo. My doctor basically ignored the symptoms for the last 5 months and I was finally referred to a neurologist who is treating me with Lyrica and Imitrex. The side effects are brutal and it has come done to living with the headaches and other symptoms vs. living in a fog unable to function. I have come to realize that there is no magic "fix" and all the meds mask the stymptoms temporarily but it's a tradeoff when you consider the side effects and possible long term health issues from meds such as Lyrica that have no research as far as long term health conditions. I found a natural remedy called Headache Free and I'm giving it a try.....good luck because I know exactly how debilitative these symptoms are

Q. Is bipolar degenerative? Does it get worse with age? What can I do with this? Is bipolar degenerative? Does it get worse with age? I am with type II but I get in to severe depression at times. My mania is in short spurts but increasing in intensity. What can I do with this?

A. Thank you for sharing your experience richguys... I hope that you find a treatment soon that eleviates the symptoms you have been experiencing... I'll be thinking about you.