I started out with arthritis of the spine some years ago, it has progressed to DDD. X-rays and Mri showed spinal stenosis and scoliosis. I was referred to pain management about two years ago. So far I have been through nerve block, radio frequency, si joint injection, bilateral hip bursa injections, none of procedures helped. I had a minuteman lumbar fusion this past Oct. and it was one of the most painful things I have gone through. I feel worse than before the surgery. I am doing PT at present for sacroiliitis but that just makes me sore. I also have bone on bone knee pain which make nights and early mornings the worst. I have opted not to take the opioids because of side effects. I just grin and bear it and stick with Tylenol. I don't know what the next procedure will be, but I keep hoping for the best.