Joojee22 - I never did talk to the signing MRI doctor. After having the neurologist that did my EMG test look at my MRI, she told me I shouldn't be in physical therapy but really needed surgery. Heck, even the physical therapist thought I would need surgery though that is something they almost never recommend. She suggested to me to get another opinion. After consulting with my PCP (who agreed with the neurologist), I went for a second opinion. I fully researched the second neurosurgeon and was completely ready for that initial appointment. It was decided that I needed an ACDF on c4-c7. I had that surgery on March 19th. It's 7 + weeks now and for the most part, doing well