Dogmama, what a bummer, but you will discover the best ways to deal. I can never get over the team we all have on our side with this forum. Acuuncture helped me ENORMOUSLY with hand & wrist issues that no one else could diagnose, let alone solve. And as someone who has to be sedated to get in the dentist chair, I sympathize with you re:the MRI. It helps me to visualize someone wonderful & powerful holding my feet. Is there someone you can "ask" to be there? hugs - llb