Thank you for the reply Jennifer. I recently found out that i have bulging disc of my C4,5 and left foramenal encroachment at these level. This was happened after i lifted a heavy thing. The basw of my neck was in excruating pain for straight 5 days and then there was burning pain down to my shoulder blade and radiating down to my arm and scathered numbness and electric sensation in my fingers. Its worrisome because you are right, here in Canada it will be almost a gamble to rely on the health system as it takes time to see specialist . Im just turning 42 years old this year and im worried that i get stuck in the system and waste years of my life in pain. So i been searcing for possibilities and i came accross your story. Finding the right doctor is another story but reading stories like yours health others like me to have faith and be persistant and become advocate of your own health. I will be writing you and ask questions while im figuring out my corcuumstances. And thank you for sharing your story.