An update on Bill…he went to the doctor.  He got 4 prescriptions.  They also set him up for physical therapy and did some x-rays.  The goal seems to be to get the pain settled down by reducing the inflamation.  So far no MRI has been done.  They are waiting to see if any of this helps.  He has been on prednizone for 3 days and so far has had only minimal relief.  The pain meds are helping him sleep better but he still has difficulty finding a position that is comfortable.  Right now he is mainly sleeping on his back.  He goes back to the doctor in another week or so to report any results and to hear what the x-rays showed.  Hopefully if he is not better they will check the disks then with an MRI.  We are tired from lack of good rest…but he seems slightly better today…maybe…a little…or not.  It is hard to tell.  Keep praying.