I have had 5 cervical fusions and getting ready for my 7th on C7 - T1. I have had great results with them all but I am afraid I have waited too long with this last one. I have been going to a pain clinic for 3 years and have had multiple injections. At first they helped but after a while they had no effect. The pain has gotten to the point where I can't hardly stand it. On February 8th I will have a discectomy/fusion ....severe spinal stenosis. Once I recover from that, I will have the same done on L3 -L4. Then hip replacement. This will be my 3rd surgery on my lumbar spine.
The best advise that I can give you is don't wait too long. I have nerve damage that can't be reversed. I will be 67 in March and have always worked and stayed active. I have come to a complete stop. Don't wait too long.