Im so sorry. My story is the same as yours. Had the surgery. Then diagnosed with aracnoiditis. Been going to a pain management doctor for several years. Had a neurostimulator implanted. Stimulator has not worked for several years and planning to have it taken out. I pray for you. I have contacted several physicians but everyone tells me the same thing, you will have to live with it. Its frustrating. I find after several years the pain only gets worse. Due to the fact that doctors are hesitant to increase medication we don't have a bright outlook.