On 11/23/2011 1:05 PM, Janet Wilder wrote:
> On 11/22/2011 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*
>
> So sorry to hear this, Cheryl. I wish you a speedy recovery.
>

Thanks Janet. I'm so grateful for all of the nice thoughts and replies
here. I wrote it out once and deleted but I really needed to vent so
thank you and everyone.