Darn, Ron. I have degenerative disk disease and arthritis has set in. I think I will endure the almost 24/7 pain rather than let them cut on me. GOOD LUCK!!!!!! Janni At 10:19 AM 3/14/03 -0800, you wrote: >Hi, Marc, > >Osteoarthritic deterioration plus possible stenosis. I will find out more >very shortly. > >Ron