Thank you both for your replies.

Can you tell me what type of magnets you are talking about--I have never heard of using magnets for pain relief. I can look it up, if you can just give me a hint on what to search for.. magnets and pain relief? I will try that I guess until/unless I hear from someone on that. I don't see how magnets can affect pain, but I suppose anything is possible... That's why I wrote this--so many people have all these neat tricks and things that help them!

Accupuncture isn't an option right now because I don't have money and my insurance doesn't cover it... but I have thought of it before. I may be able to try it in the future if I can get some income.

I do have a good mattress, so that is helpful. I imagine that my pain would be magnified a lot more if I was sleeping on the mattress in my mom's room--it hurts my back a lot... especially being in bed the majority of the day.

I am not sure what you mean, Jomar, by "hypnosis/meditation/EFT" and "traction? for the spine?"

I do know waht hypnosis and meditation are, but have no idea if it is something that someone can do without the help of another person. When I am feeling a bit better, I will do some research and see what I can find out.

I will also come back to this thread and look at the website with the positions on it. It does help to change positions, but my feet/legs don't tolerate much. The majority of the day I have to be flat on my back with a pillow under my feet/part of my legs. I can't lay on my side or my stomach and can't sit up in bed. I think that would help a lot, but my body just can't seem to handle it for very long. I do sit up when I eat meals usually, so I can tolerate a little bit--but not much.

Thanks again for your replies. I will do some more research later.. I appreciate your help!