Thank you, fellas, for your words of wisdom. It is very encouraging to see other people care. I would like to ask you, zkrp01 , if you also experience sensations like tingling, burning, pins and needles as well as slight loss of sensation on the skin? I take your problems didn't go upwards. You haven't lost any muscle mass above your waist, have you? Do you take any meds? Are your muscles tense and in constant spasm? thanks once again!