... lot of pain since then. Current MRI shows: partial lumbarization of S1, straightening of normal lumbar lordosis, T2/STIR signals in L3/L4 consistent with degenerative changes, multilevel disc dessication greatest at L3-L4 to L5-S1, L3-4 disc bulge with prominent right foraminal component and facet arthrosis, also small sliver of enhancing scar in right aspect of canal, moderate right neuroforaminal narrowing, L4-5 disc bulge with mild to moderate right neuroforaminal narrowing, and L5-S1 disc bulge with mild to moderate bilateral neuroforaminal narrowing. I know I have degenerative disc disease, but I am concerned that I am having problems so soon after surgery. What is my prognosis? More surgery?