Thank you for the reply! I definitely don't want any kind of surgery, especially on my back. But I have been in so much pain, I don't know what to do. Dr. Gave me a pain patch, neroton (sp?) and Percocet, which sometimes helps sometimes doesn't, but sure cant take that stuff before going into work! The T8 lesion is what has me a little concerned. Nervously awaiting my apt with the nerosurgen for answers. Thanks again and I'll keep you posted.