I'm sorry for what you are going through. I've suffered from back issues for over 15 years. Found out a few years ago that I have degenerative disc disease, bulging discs at L4/L5 and L5/S1 and two or three vertebrae that have old fractures in them. I'm usually stiff and sore, but every once in a while I'll have a flare-up that puts me out of commission.

Four years ago I had surgery and it helped a little, but I've got permanent nerve damage in my right leg now that causes extreme cramping if I move the wrong way.

I hope you find some relief. Back pain sucks.