Thank you twitchyfirefly (love the name BTW)!

I'm incredibly grateful that I am in the medical field and help do some research and not freak out too badly. Plus, my PCP is pretty good about ordering tests I request, although both he and the spinal surgeon did not want to order the EMG. I'd rather have it and go to the neuro with those results, you know? Like a nice little Christmas package.

I can only imagine how bad it could be for someone who isn't in the medical field. Needless to say, I'm still anxiously awaiting my neurologist appt. I was lucky to get in with someone so quickly.

Thanks for the reply!