Hello bill987, and welcome to NeuroTalk.

My own husband is going through something similar to yourself at the moment, and is waiting to see a spinal surgeon for more information regarding the spinal fusion that his Neuro said he has to have soon.

We have a forum just for people with back problems, and the members there have given me some excellent advice regarding my hubby's problems.

Here's the direct link so that you can check it out for yourself. http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum22.html