As usual, very good feedback KBear. Thanks! If it looks like it is going to be a while before I can get the necessary surgery (i.e. if ADR is the optimum solution and I have to come up with $30k+ to pay for it), I will go see a pain specialist.

I think I fit into the "tolerant to everything" category. It seems like my body does not react much to any kind of medication and I usually end up increasing the dose above the prescribed level. I'll see what the surgeon says tomorrow. His jaw will probably drop when I tell him what I am taking to get the relief necessary to remain somewhat functional.

Tonight, I filled some nail holes in preparation for touching up paint in a couple of rooms. I was not lifting anything heavy and was not getting into strange positions. I made it about thirty minutes and I was finished for the night with my arm partly aching and partly numb, I took my meds and lay down to recover.

I'm getting excited though as I get nearer to receiving feedback from three ADR surgeons. If they say no to ADR, then I'll be off to fusion land. If yes, then I will start praying for some miracle money from the Lord. I'm not worried. God will come through for me.

Phil