On Nov 23, 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. *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 and I this is the answer to your pain.

Hospital tips ( learned the hard way)
Be sure the doc leaves an order for sleeping pills in case you can't
sleep.
Sneak in a container of prunes. Nuff said.