Thanks so much to all of you. What a great support system. With hubby working 7 days a week lately and I don't like to say too much to my mom and dad, they are older and thier health is not good. I hate to worry them. My injury and wc and 3 years of not getting the proper help, I have gotten much worse. I am going to physio today, No more traction!! It's hard enough to cope without all of this added pain. I'm not even sure OCgirl if there is an mra around here. My doctor said an mri is planned of the plexus. I have emg(needle) testing the end of June. Yesterday my gabapentine was incresed, I had a sleepless night as well as the night before. I am staring this thing in the eye, no more deniel, doing things I shoudln't be doing pushing to hard. I have to learn to respect my pain. It's so hard, but the flareups are hell and knock me down for so long, and gives me absolutely no quality of life.Towelhorse I have read alot of your threads, I have had some pressure on my left side of my ribs(hurts) I thought it was a fat pain<LOL, is this related or could be related to tos?I don't know why it takes so long for the right medical help, I have appeals coming the end of August, not sure if I will get more proof that I belive this is and still all work related. At this stage I want some help in getting better.Thanks again