5 yrs post-surgery - another segment 'severe stenosis'

[janrad]

Hi All, I'm new...and very worried. It had fusion for severe spinal stenosis L4-5 in 2007. And surprise! Now L3-4 has the same diagnosis (severe SS), and L5-6 has a big ol' annular tear. I live in a medium sized town (Eugene OR) not know for innovative medicine, and I know the surgeon's going to recommend conventional fusion for yet another segment. I have to wait another week to see him. In the mean time, I'm trying to explore my options. Fellow back warriors were my saving grace last time. Anybody have some helpful suggestions. Trying not to despair....I'm so young for this old person's affliction :-) Thanks everybody.