I kind of got caught up in my own issues. I have my house on the market, and not much time to look up things. sorry if I let you down. after re-reading the post, I do know that you have mulitpal issues going on. There was only one place in your spine however, that seems severe. Can you go get another opinion? Because you trouble is so spread out, I am not sure that surgery would be a good option. May I ask where you live, and if really good neruosurgeons are around you?. PM me if you want. I will try to get back on line. ginnie