I apologize...I missed your earlier post...but why is an Internal Medicine doc doing these tests instead of either a Pain Managment doc, Neurologist, or Neurosurgeon...just curious... Just know too, that whatever diagnosis he gives you....I would head to a very well known teaching institution for a second opinion....

Oh, thank you for the reply. The internist is doing the tests because I had nowhere to go. My insurance completely changed and left me high and dry with nowhere to go. My primary doc is in clinic... long and weird story there So, he is going to do the MRI, and then decide whether I should go to a Neurologist or Pain Management Doc. - he's willing to change my meds, but agrees that it's a good idea for someone in that specific field to go to. Sadly, my insurance is horrible and can't afford to go to a teaching institute - but can probably muster the cash. My hubby is VERY understanding and supportive so we could work it out. But I'm definitely finding diversions so I don't worry!!!

Thank you for the advice!!! It is ALL very helpful!
k.

Is the internist also doing an EMG? For nerve testing, I've seen others (doctors state) that it's a "gold standard" and can be more telling than NCV (alone).