Welcome Lori,
I know the shock factor you speak of,
by accident is how most early stages are found
because there are no real symptoms to speak
of. Mine was found while looking at the damage
I had done to my neck while playing with my
grand-daughter, we were doing somersaults.
I hope they get you an accurate diagnosis
and a plan implemented to get this stuff out
of your body just as soon as possible.
Kathy