On Nov 23, 2:48*pm, Jerry Avins > wrote:
> 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*
>
> OH, good luck and best wishes! I know one person who had similar
> surgery and whose life and comfort are now much improved. I wish the
> same for you.

See? Like I said.

John Kuthe...