I herniated a disc in my early 20's. Had shots which didn't help and had to continue to work in which I stood for 10 hr. shifts with a lot of bending and lifting. Eventually obtained lighter duty work through the years. Fast forward, I'm 45 now with degenerative arthritis in my lower back and pelvis. The disc that was herniated has completely eroded, and doesn't show up on an mri. I hate sciatica and numbness at times.

This morning with the humidity I awoke in bad, bad pain. I want to saw myself off around the waist to alleviate the pain. It doesn't help my bipolar either.

I feel for anyone who goes through this.