Re: back pain
I don't know anything about prescription drugs since 2003 I have not taken any, but in 2001 or 2002, I could hardly stand or walk.
I did 3-4 epidurals I assume steroids, this was before my CZ time and that worked well for the moment.
After that I hired a personal trainer and that did wonders, can now walk (run) upstairs without pulling myself up on the railing.
I do avoid back bend exercises.
When I feel I have overdone it, for several months I use Dr.Christopher's complete tissue and bone supplements and that seems to help.
People are very much helped with surgery, but I will only do that if I ever get desperate. Luckily there are now laser clnics that can do it without anesthesia and you can walk out of the clinic after the surgery.
There is one in Tampa, FL, can't remember the name but I am sure you can google it to read about it.