We've missed you, Lon. Hope the injections help you. Maybe they will give you some more time before having to do the surgery. They helped me, but it was for different reasons. Many hugs for you (gentle ones).

DX: Psoriatic Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Psoriasis
Meds: MTX since Oct 2009, 15mg/week. Cimzia-restarted after 2 yrs away.
Epidural Steroid Injections x8; Lumbar Radiofreq Ablation x2
SIJ Steroid Injection x3; Bilateral Radiofreq Ablation SIJ x9