Hi Everyone,

I am new to this group; I have DDD L4-L5 and L5-S1. Backpain has been a part of life for over 15 years. My pain use to come and go but in December it reached the point where I woke up in such pain that I could not walk or move. Thinking that it would subside as it did before, I waited until Feburary to see a doctor. The rollercoaster ride began....After six months, two surgeons, chiroprator, physical therapy, injections, discogram and 7 prescriptions for Vicodin, I was told I needed surgery.
An option was ADR which has lead me to this forum. It is so good to know that there are people out there who understand. Although it took me a while to realize, there is no magic bullet to cure DDD but may get relief from surgery, I feel that the ADR is the best option today.
The final obstacle is my health insurance. Not sure where that will end up but if anyone in the US has had the surgery paid for and can give me tips in my pursuit please let me know.
Looking forward to reading more stories.