I'm new to this forum but I just wanted you to know that I was asked if I HAD all the symptoms that you are having. I had no symptoms at all. I had an MRI of my head and neck for an unrelated problem. The next day my neurologist called to tell me that she had already made an appt for me the next day with a neurosurgeon. My third consult was at Vanderbilt Univ. When the neurosurgeon put my MRI on the screen I easily pointed to my problem. I had severe cervical stenosis and myelopathy but had no symptoms. Without any treatment I would eventually be paralyzed from the neck down. It was just a matter of time and/or injury, such as a MVA or fall. I had a laminectomy with hardware (2 rods and 8 screws) of C 3-6. I was very lucky that my problem was found before something catastrophic happened. You must appeal BC/BS until you get your MRI. You have all the symptoms that I should have had. Good luck and I hope you get a diagnosis. Chris