On 11/23/2011 12:47 AM, 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.

Wow. That's a lot of pain, were you in a train wreck? Ouch.

> 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*

All my good thoughts are headed your way, they'll fix this, then you
can get back to your life.

nancy