Thank you all for your priceless valuable information.
Scheduled and obtained a second opinion from well known head and neck surgeon yesterday.
Let be back up a bit. My first opinion from my primary Doctor was, when asked to be seen by a specialist.
" The MRI results conclusive, you have moderate/severe stenosis C1-C7". But after insisting to be seen by Orthopedic Doctor, (I was) recommendation no need for surgery, physical therapy instead. Was seen by PT, given exercises to be done. Most notable is the use of a peanut (two tennis balls stuffed in sock) and using to stretch cervical area. Other exercises recommended as well.
Second opinion yesterday from Neuro: Spinal canal looks good, issue is were the nerves come through the bone are being pinched, reason for mild symptoms.
Surgery not recommend.
When asked about pressure in head creating headaches, dizziness, confusion at times.
His advise seek Neurologist.
I will seek Neurologist opinion, but find it to be ironic
that symptoms described arrived with onset of neck issues.
My question to all: 1) Did you have the dizziness, cloudiness associated with cervical issues. And was your Spinal Canal damaged by the Stenosis.
2) Did you seek medical advise at the Mayo Clinic and/or surgery performed at Mayo Clinic.
My third opinion was from the office of The Cantor Spine Institute in Florida.
Emailed them my MRI, advise was a candidate for surgery, but my health insurance was not acceptable to them. Inquired about out of pocket payment, was told surgery would be in the $100's of thousands.
As you can probably tell, I am loosing faith with our medical insurance providers.
I tell myself be patient with the process. But do feel there are medical solutions, and I'm not getting proactive advise required ?
As always appreciate your input.
Oly T