On Nov 22, 11:47*pm, 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*

Wow Cheryl. Yeah that sounds like hell on Earth. I'm sorry.

Why can't you get the surgery done ASAP? There are some great
osteopathic/neuropathic surgeons, make sure you get a good team. I did
most of my my nursing clinicals on an osteopathic floor and my
preceptorship on a neurosurgery floor, so I know. They can go in and
rebuild your spine quite well. It'll be a little pit of a project for
you (hospitalization, surgery, recovery, therapy) but in the long run
it will be worth it!

Hope the meds are managing your pain until you can get the surgery
done!

John Kuthe...