"Cheryl" > wrote in message
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> 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*

Good luck Cheryl! Come back soon with the pain relieved!!


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