I'm sorry you are in so much pain. My vertebrae are deteriorating. Good news is not much left to pinch the nerves. I was diagnosed in April 2007. Doing fine–other than early damage to my bones. How is your myeloma? Under control? I write a daily blog: www.multiplemyelomablog.com. Visit sometime if you like. My e-mail is pat@helpwithcancer.org. Good luck! Pat