spinal disease

Hi there,

I've been a member of Inspire over the past decade, normally part of the lung cancer group, but that's not my really my issue now. I'm looking for people who've had good experiences with neurosurgeons.

I have myriad issues with my spine: advanced degenerative disc disease (mostly affecting lumbar with L4 slipped over L5, but also present in cervical and thoracic); spinal stenosis with impinged nerves (lumbar); bulging discs (lumbar); a full L6; a thirteenth set of ribs; and a few other arthritic tidbits in thoracic and cervical. Injection therapy done five times with partial short-term relief, but two spinal headaches/taps were enough trouble for me to stop.

I'm seeing a highly respected and renown neurosurgeon for a consultation in mid September. Hoping to be a candidate for noninvasive surgery. Any advice?

Thanks in advance!!!!