Sry justice ...it's an awful thing. I also have degenerative disk disease ...I've herniated many times, but I also have a neurofibroma tumor in my lower left nerve root that basically squishes the siactic nerve and my whole left leg is damaged.

I've learned to deal with that tho ... I have a temperpedic bed cuz my dad bought it for me 3 years ago.

What helps me most is to sort of throw my whole leg and part of my tummy on that pillow when I'm sleeping.

The one thing that makes degenerative disk disease worse is weight ...especially in the tummy area.

I hope you're feeling better.

~E