On Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:47:36 -0500, Cheryl >
wrote:

> So it seems I will have to have back surgery. The second opinion
> diagnosis today by a neurosurgeon is spondylolisthesis. A dislocation at
> L5-S1. And a cyst. And nerve compression and failure of lumbar disks
> and joints due to the instability of my spine. No frickin wonder I'm in
> such pain. Just sort of venting and thinking and planning. I get an
> epidural on Friday and on a neuralpathic med for now until I can do the
> surgery. *heavy sigh*

Back surgery is never fun. Hopefully it relieves your pain. Good
luck with it!

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