Well, my wife suffers from Degenerative Disc Disorder, and I don't know if Aine has been diagnosed with that particular malady. I can testify that for Lynne, there has been no miracle cure, and surgery has brought only temporary cessation of pain. It seems we've all been conditioned to expect medical miracles. Sometimes they aren't forthcoming. I sincerely hope Aine is one of the lucky ones who will be, indeed, good as new.