I will remember the suggestion for the patches when I go to the doctor. At this point I'm on hold for everything. I have an appointment with a spine specialist on March 19th and the neurologist told my primary that I should wait to go to the pain clinic until after that appointment.

The only pain I get in my back from standing is fatigue after a long time in one place.

I will look up that posters name who was on Coumidin. While I was on the drug I had this theory that maybe it was responsible for my problems. I've only been off of it for about a week. I still have the hope in the back of my mind that my pain will just spontaneously disappear one day. My theory was based on the fact that Coumidin lists joint,back, and muscle pain as rare side effects.... and that vitamin K (which coumidin suppresses) is partly responsible for bone and muscle health.

The whole situation is mind boggling. I appreciate the belief!
I've been feeling like I need to film my every day life like a lame reality show
to share with doctors. Maybe if they could see me struggling to walk from my car or from my desk to answer the door they would understand why I can't just accept their "backs are tricky" statements.
The people who do see me always look like they are trying to decide whether to call 911 or not LOL It's laugh or cry really.

Thanks again - Mae