Those symptoms of shocks coming out of no where, and lack of strength are part of the neruo work up. Helps determine the condition of C6-7. Yes shocks like that, that come and go, may be related to your neck. One of the things you can do, is when you get your MRI, go over it, and look up all words. Once you understand the language, you will be helping yourself to make a decision. If in the MRI it says MILD, or even MODERATE in the wording, putting off surgery can happen. If it says SEVERE nerve inpingnment, that is a different thing altogether. Many here will be able to help you with the language. I do know why you don't want to do the sugery. I sure didn't either, that is why I found Neruo Talk. I was freaking, it was my NECK! The second surgery, I was even worse, also angry at not being told the total truth about my neck. How dare he keep information from me, like I was some small child. OH.....then he wanted an EMG because he couldn't believe I had trouble right out of surgery. I left that practice on the run, and found the very best, compassionate doctor or Neruo I could find. His explainations, and desire to help me were so evidient, I did trust. I turned out ok after the C3-7. But what an ordeal to go through!!!! Nope none of it is fun. Those kinds of surgeries are scarry. as I said, I found NT in a state of panick facing my second. Leesa, and a number of others, sat with me, time and time again, to help me sort out my MRI, my oceans of emotions, and were so kind in helping me. Eased my fears, and got me to stop crying. They got me through that surgery, and stuck with me with support through the healing process. If ever you do have to face a surgery, you found the right place for the best in support. That is why I never left. Keep asking all your questions, and get all the answers so that you can be confident in any decision you make. ginnie