Thanks Jss,
Fusion is my absolute last resort as I dont want the domino effect. I figure laser or another minimal procedure that will hold me for 15 years is well worth it. ADR is my next choice if I am qualified for it. I feal your pain on the insurance, I have an HMO so am probably pretty stuck. If I can hold out till feb, my insurance open enrolment will be up and I can switch to a POS plan (no full PPO offered).
Good luck on your insurance!
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Congenital fusion C5-6
"Notable" herniation C6-7 with bone spurs - Fused 3/3/2011
Degeneration at C7-T1, non symptomatic yet... 
Mild herniations C3-4 and C4-5
Numbness R-Hand - Gone withing 48 hrs of surgury
"Hot-Wire" pain R-Shoulder through elbow and hand - still controlled with Nurontin, expected gone in a few weeks.
intermittent tingling and electrical jolts R-Arm - Gone after surgery
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