Rose,
Different circumstances, same story. I am so sorry for your pain and misery. It sounds like your muscles are in what my doctor calls protective mode, possibly because of a recurrance of your herniation (failed back surgery syndrome), e.g. sitting problems, tingling legs, etc.
Your best bet would be to get a new MRI and find out what's going on back there. When you have a diagnosis, you'll know what you're dealing with and what your options are. Until then, pain relief is pretty much the name of the game. With 3 children, you might not want to increase your meds and rest might not be an option, so listen to Maria and ice your back frequently.
If you can rest, I find zero gravity is better than flat. My best to you, Dale
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3 level Prodisc adr S1-L3, Oct 12, 2005
Dr. B in Bogen, Germany
Severe nerve damage in left leg, still working on it
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