He said that the 360 degree operation involves going through abdomen and then flipping me over and replacing the two disks with cadaver femurs. I prefer femurs because it allows me the option of shaping the implant into a configuration which matches the patient's anatomy. Since cages only come in set sizes, this option is not available. No one knows. Originally developed to treat seizures, Neurontin was found to have beneficial effects on nerve pain.
Anecdotal evidence suggests that it is beneficial.
I suggest you contact a spine practitioner in your community. It is important that your neurological symptoms be adequately worked up. If a spinal diagnosis is made, someone with spine training may be in a better position to offer efficacious treatment. I practice spine surgery in California. Although I am an orthopaedic surgeon, I do exclusively spine surgery.