Finally, they called. It seems I have a herniated/bulging disc at L5-S1 and the report mentions narrowing at L4-L5. I don't have the report in hand, but my GP is referring me to an NS for a plan of treatment/attack. I knew something was up. This is really, really, sad and I guess I'm really bummed about it. I've been dealing with hip pain for quite awhile and then the muscles in the lower back stay in a spazzed state with pain associated with it. Now I wonder if the hip pain is from this. Anyway, I'm totally depressed now.