Welcome to Neuro Talk. This is a great site to be on to find out information. I hope leesa tackles this one. I am OK with MRI's but leesa rocks. She will respond. In fact she is the one who read my MRI when I came here about 4 years ago. Hang in there. Make sure no matter what the findings are that you get a second and maybe a third opinion OK? Keep a pain journal with all the symptoms written down. Bring someone else with you to discuss the findings from your doctor. Usually a person is nervous, and may not remember everything the neurologist says. The other person can help fill in. I am fused C3-7. Surgery is always a last last resort. Please don't consider any kind of PT, or chiropractor without the go ahead from your current doctor. I wish you all the best. WE will all be here to support you through these issues. Many have cervical problems and come here for the same reason you are. Feel at home and welcome here. ginnie