Tam I am so sorry you are hurting so bad,

not sure if you have had a fusion yet, from a few I have heard it helped them,

I broke my back in 82 and have dealt with it for a long time, lately I have been debating this procedure,

I just hope if this is the first fusion that it helps a great amount for you and your pains

try not over stressing on this issue till you have talked to the doc, yes I know easier said than done,

my prayers and positive thoughts are with you(if they had a flower smily icon thingy it would be here)