Hi JerryHooper;

Let me know what DR says--- accept for c5-6 seems to be the problem --MRI does not mention any measurments of the buldge (herinations) in size. . Im always suprised at the MRI readings on people --all mine prior to fusion surgery at every level gave some meaurments .I been told numerous time unless you are suffering from a spinal cord compression then no surgery is required due to future risks. Like Leesa said --its done for mechaical reasons to keep you from going parlyzed in some fashion. Its not done for pain relief even though-- many people achieve some relief some never do. You may want to exhaust all conservative measures before considering surgery. I have known many people who found relief from ESI(epidural steroid injections). As always I suggest 2 or 3 consutls before even considering this surgery. What kind of symptoms so you have currently? I wish you the best of luck. Feel free to ask more ?? we have alot people on this board with spine problems.