i too have spinal stenosis and also degenerative disc disease although you seem to be in a much worse state than i am.....i have had 2 surgeries.one to my neck and one to my lower back and will have a fusion in my lower back sometime in the future......i am going to look into the sites that emily sent (thank you emily)......i am in constant pain and have varying amts of stiffness to my arms and legs.....i guess i just want you to know that i somewhat understand what you are going through.......i truly hope that you find some relief