Thank you Leesa for your quick reply Yes you have been helpful. I couldnt figure out what effacement meant lol and a little confused on the arachnoid space. The med dict here must be down, not working for me either. I will find another one. Somehow I guess I overlooked on the report that the C3-4 had narrowed down to 8mm also. I didn't realize that almost my whole spinal canal has narrowed that much! Thank you for observing what I didn't. I really don't know how much longer I can or even should go before having surgery. I'm not getting any younger Hopefully I won't have to wait too long for that appt. I really do hurt a lot even on the meds. I really love the Roger Miller quote! So true. I want to be the one who walks. Thanks again for your help and may the Lord bless you also. )