krystl
joanne....i have the same thing you do....i have had one surgery on discs L4-L5 and it didn't do any good....they want to try fusion next..but i am afraid it won't work either...however as far as exercise goes...try exercising in a pool....it takes all the weight off of your back and feels so very good...i still have to take painkillers every four hours but i do enjoy a bit more freedom of movement thanks to the pool....hope this is helpful....krystl