Tom, I'm so sorry for your loss. My Mom passed in May so, I know what a difficult period this is for you. I was in extreme pain after my Mom died for quite some time. I believe the stress from grief really adds to our symptoms. Please don't rush into any decisions until you've had time to process some of your grief. It can be kind of a manic time so be kind to yourself. 
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2006: epidural shots did nothing; 2 surgeons recommended 2 level fusion, I declined.
2007 - 2010 4 foraminotomy and cord decompression cervical surgeries and 2 endoscopic discectomy T7-T8 surgeries; total 6 with Dr. Jho (Pittsburgh,PA) My C6/C7 autofused around 2009.
2013 - 2015: epidurals 3 times (again did nothing) and 4 Radiofrequency ablation (or RFA) procedures.
2016 more RFAs, hit the 10 year mark of this insanity and pain, 3 level M6-C ADR with Dr. Clavel May 19, 2016 
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