Hi, I'm sorry I can't understand either of our MRI's, but over the past 6 months I've developed severe upper back pain. On my lower back issues there's not much help but pain pills, physical therapy/exercise, and for me weight loss. Back surgery is from what I understand a 50/50 success rate in pain reduction. And with any surgery there are risks involved. I'm also on medicare. It's great coverage, but I'm now on a fixed income. At some point I'll get an upper back MRI but don't expect many solutions bive also had ribcage pain under my armpits and my middle back; has this been a problem for you?