I've been sitting here a bit too long and wanted to let you know what I
found out last week with the second opinion ortho surgeon. Basically the
epidural question was just for general information and not an option for my
compression fracture pain since there is no nerve involvement. He also said
there is not a doctor in town that does the procedure where they put the
bone cement in the vertebra. Apparently the bone cement can leak out into
the spinal cord area and that's not a good thing. He said he did to a few
patients when it first came out but it didn't have the kind of results they
wanted and didn't really do much to restore height. He said I'm about
halfway healed at this point anyway and that the risk is just too great with
my other problems. He talked with me about 45 minutes and answered all my
questions and even discussed my other spine problems as well. He rxed
another brace that is a custom made corset and much more comfortable than
the other one. He doesn't want me to wear it all the time either which is
better. I was still disappointed with his news but felt better with more
information.  I also found out that they can get you in in 3 days for
critical problems instead of 3-4 weeks like the other place. I've decided to
make the second opinion doc my primary ortho from now on.

Still can't stay in one position too long, especially at the end of the day
so I'm gonna go now.  Thanks for all your advice, prayers, and well wishes.
I have you all in my thoughts and prayers.