@ray666 - Lots of folks on this which gives you some idea about how many people are impacted. I saw a neurosurgeon based on MRI's thru various years. In 2017 surgeon said no surgery. I did a return trip in 2019, told me no again. So, in Aug 2019, I got nerve blocks done by a doctor who heads pain management in local hospital. Did feel better 3 days. About 3 weeks later, got second shot which is a pain killer and steroid. This was a pinpoint injection at L-5. Helped for 5 days and actually walked better. Was told this could happen short term but not a fix. I was to get a third injection, didn't return. For me, the procedure did not justify the end result.