Hi. I didn't read all the replies so I may have missed this. But from what I saw a lot commented on having an MRI. But what about an EMG? I think if there is compression and depending on the degree of compression and symptoms wouldn't an EMG be a good idea to see if there is any nerve damage involved? Just a thought.

I see both a neurosurgeon/orthopedic surgeon and a neurologist and when I see the neurologist I question what tests should be done or not done based on the results of the MRI.

I had an EMG done because of symptoms and found that I had severe nerve damage in the cervical & lumbar area; severe arthritis in cervical and lumbar area and peripheral neuropathy. So the EMG was able to tell me a great deal on the extent of the damage.