thank you all so much for sharing your own stories! I have gone from being well ticked off at Dr #1- to accepting that this is the answer I knew I needed..I no longer have to wonder WHAT is causing me so much pain..now I know and I will adjust to whatever the Neurologist suggests when I see him.
Like I stated before, I am looking to doing everything I can to avoid another surgery, but if that is not an option, I know I can count on the wisdom of you wonderful people to help ask the right questions and seek the best procedure!
You are all the BEST!