Olecyn; thanks for telling me the difference between the mri and mra. Honestly I didn't know. I not even sure if there is a mra here?? I will ask. I asked what if things aren't coming all from my neck, What if the mri doesn't show anything? the therapist said then there will be more investigating. Do you think the emg with the needles inserted into muscles will tell them much? I came home from therapy today feeling some better, then went to pick up my newspaper in the driveway, I got alot of pain instantly in my neck, really bad headache. I took some of my zanaflex and used my icepak immediately, and I am feeling some better. I also took my increased dosage of gabapentine, it's not working as well, but helps to take the edge off. Thanks so much and thanks in advance for any additional comments or help.