My husband just had a 3 level fusion last Friday. He came down with very sudden, severe pain 4 weeks prior to that and tried everything during that time to get relief: steroids (2 rounds), chiropractor, PT, acupuncture, pain meds, muscle relaxers, TENS unit, ice packs. I don't think he slept more than 3 hours straight during that whole time and was absolutely miserable. He couldn't work or concentrate. He had basically the same diagnosis as you with severe stenosis, spurs, etc.

He was in the hospital overnight and has had a remarkably easy recovery so far. (The worst part, according to him, was the removal of the catheter.) He has noticed that the pain and weakness in his arm is gone now. With the post op pain around his neck, it is hard to say for sure that all the pain is gone, but he thinks it is. He is a golfer, not a cyclist, but the surgeon says he will be fit for golf in 2 months time.

It is always best to seek non surgical alternatives, but sometimes surgery is the only option. I wish you the best in seeking relief and the best treatment options for you.