Welcome to NT. Glad you found us. Lots of us have gone through spinal surgery. I agree with Leesa, definately MRI. That is the best way to discover what the cervial spine is doing. Then after that opinion, get another opinion before you opt for surgery. Do all concervative measures first. I am fused C3-7, had two surgeries to do that. Yes your symptoms down the arms can indeed be from cervial issues. What ever happens we will all be here for you to support you. Leesa was the one who calmed me down when I came here looking for help. Lots of good souls, to ease your way. I wish you all the best. ginnie

Thanks everyone. I have an appointment with a neurologist in about a month ...tough to get an appointment with them unless it's important...so I'm fine waiting

It's took a while to get to this point b/c I changed doctors after I didn't feel like I was being taken seriously by my old one. My new one has been great.

Arm, shoulder and scap pain are all on the left side, which seems to be where the results seem to say I have some problems. My sternocleidomastoid on my left side spasms quite a bit, not pain just uncomfortable and tense. Neck pain is primary in the back of the neck.

I have some facial discomfort on the left side from time to time, not pain or numbness really, but just an odd feeling around the cheek area. My Dr sent me in for a brain MRI, which came back normal. No MS, mass effect, ect. (whew!)