Thanks Gary and yes I know you folks aren't doctors but doctors aren't patients either and may have done the work but not experienced what patients have felt. I just feel so silly called my nurse and we talked about it already but it is worse than when I called her so not sure if warrants a call or not...I want to be strong and don't wanna run to them every time something seems off. My massage starts Jan 12...it's just painful but feels more like pressure. I was looking for info and probably a push cause I don't want to look like a hypocondriac I really do hate to bother the doctors for frivolous stuff (HOwever never had my neck disected and a tumer removed either so no idea as to what to expect)....I know peace of mind vs worry. I wish I could trust my family doctor with this rather than travelling 2 hrs to see a doctor but he doesn't think I even need pain killers still...that's another reason I need to believe it is worth the travel...I know sounds silly but it just is....plus being the holiday times they are probably closed...