On a more serious note, the Spinal Specialist did a few quick physical tests involving muscle strength, and determined just from that (wow!) that I have some nerve damage in my C6 nerve canal. He's also believes C7 is at risk for nerve damage as well because I had pain in my lower arm, but no wekening.

He's decided I'll need spinal injections to bring down the swelling on C6 and C7, as well as physical therapy to get my strength back up in my left arm. Waiting for them to call me for the appointments for the spinal injection shots.