Hi Maria. I'm sorry to hear about your problems. Is it really any wonder that depression's linked with back pain when we have all these external pressures to deal with - it's not depression, it's plain old stress! I've been feeling as if having ddd is a constant battle but at least we don't have to jump through all the hoops you do in the States.

I agree with Poncho that eventually ADR will become the norm. With about 200,000 fusion patients a year in the USA I can't help but wonder how many will end up having ADR instead. I know it's not much consolation now but when you win the battle you'll know that you've just taken the system one step closer to removing these barriers for other patients (or am I being too naive about the US system ) not to mention you'll be on the road to recovery In the meantime keep your chin up and good luck!