I think that the bulging was probably there prior to surgery. When I looked at the MRI nothing seemed to protrude out too much that I thought it might be a problem. Most people have some bulging so that does not concern me. I trust my OSS and if he feels that the symptoms do not involve the cervical spine directly and he doesn't need to do anything then I am fine with that. The MRI showed that the area that was fused looks great. I see him mid June for my 6 month check and for x rays to check on the bone growth. Hoping I can stop wearing the stimulator and start taking the anti inflammatory for arthritis. The MRI only shows soft tissue and not the bone growth. I thought that I would need to go to another specialist but wasn't sure who. I had and still have an appointment with my rheumatoid arthritis doctor for the end of the month but didn't want to wait because I didn't think he was the right specialist either. There is a problem with the circulation and not sure why. Some family members think it is Raynauds since it does run in the family. I hope not. Thank you for thinking about me. The Saga continues. No more PT as insurance had denied yet agin.