Yes, I am in the states. I'm in so much pain & having trouble dealing with all this. I didn't even think about the possibility of it spreading to my back. The meds seem to be helping a little bit but make me pretty loopy. I feel so bad for my kids, they don't understand what's going on with mommy & I'm doing my best to take care of them but it is hard! My husband doesn't understand either. He gets very aggravated with me. Walking seems to get harder on a daily basis. My leg seems to give out on me all the time & I'm on the ground. Sorry to ramble, been a rough day & feeling very lonely.