On 11/23/2011 3:49 PM, Kalmia wrote:
> On Nov 23, 12:47 am, > 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.
>

Thanks for both insights. LOL Prunes. Ok. I believe you!