I've got the one MRI already, I just don't know how they can differentiate between genetics/previous degenerative damage and something that would have been caused by trauma, which is the whole reason I had the MRI done. It is also when there was whiplash and immediate weakness in my one side.

At the time, we were told it was normal or at least nothing preventing my release. Then later in time the neuro thought it was no big deal and he sees things like it without issues. I thought he must know best, but given the course of additional treatment I was given (or lack thereof) and with my symptoms continuing I can't help but think more about it.

I'm sorry to hear the doctors didn't think you were in pain. Sometimes it is hard for me to not feel jaded or angry about some of these experiences. It just doesn't seem right. It should be about listening and helping the patient. There's been a lack of that it seems.