Keep the faith Holly.

I had an Mri that showed minimal disc bulge and x-rays really were unremarkable. EMG showed something moderate which is why the doc questioned the X-ray and sent me back to do x-rays with my neck flexed in different directions. And bingo. But it was process of elimination and I had to keep at em.

Dont feel blown off they are only reacting to what they can see on the test in front of them. They are not always intuitive which is why its a partnership between patient and doc.

Keep the neuro appt and lets make a short list of what you need to tell him. I often only go in with a list no longer than 5 things or I lose his attention. I take the emotion out of it and appeal to his logic.

Holly up at the top of the TOS forum we have a list of docs that are experienced. Maybe there is someone in your area.