Hi - boy, am I slow answering posts! The info I put in my first post on this thread are really summary of the findings.... since then I have talked to the back/pain doc.... he said at this point he doesnt feel safe doing steroiod injections anymore because the damage has gotten so much worse since he saw me last - and he doesnt think I'll be able to lay perfecty still on my stomach for the lenght of time it will take for the injections (he said takes a while to position me - then at least 15 mintues for the injections) because of the pain I'm in.....

Suggested I talk to my neurologist about non-opiate pain killers plus am trying some PT to strengthen back - but with my other health issues its a real challenge.....

The PT has also suggested a soft back support - anyone have good luck with these?

Any thoughts appreciated! Thanks!