Thank you for your reply! No, it is not warm and red only on and off. Have had imaging and blood work. Only inflammation numbers are high. My fever is gradually increasing, which to me screams something is going on. i just wish the neurosurgeon wasnt such a pompous jerk and would take the time to figure it out! He oftens condradicts himself even. A major ER is a good idea. Perhaps I will have to make a little road trip!