Thank you for your replies.
I am 47, computer programmer. My bad back is because of sitting long hours behind computer. I have lost lots of job opportunities as well as my wife because of back pain, in the past years.
In my current job, I have some freedom. I can lay down in my office, behind close door, or sometimes work from home, while I am in bed. My employer does not know much about this. I pretend I am okay.
I am very limited and haven't been further than 5 miles vicinity of my home for the past few years. I drive short distances to work/grocery. It is very painful, but I have no other choice. If I need to see a doctor, I hire someone to drive me.
I have difficult sleeping at night, because all sleeping positions are painful. I put pillows around myself and sleep in 45 degree position; between sleeping on my side and sleeping on my back.
Sleeping and sitting problems aside, my biggest problem is burning sensation in the bottom of my feet.
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