No he's never had any lower back problems before...No bowel issues and he said it was mainly contained to his lower legs but felt "funky" in his lower back.... I'm wondering if stress might be playing part of this? He's been fairly ok since the other day. When he called his perscribing dr the nurse was nasty to him, he wonders if the IME's report might have something to do with it....also his pain managment Dr and Dr who gives him is blocks is not around for 2 weeks (holiday & vacation) and so he cant even ask him any questions nor can he have his regular weekly block for his arms. We've had bad weather, extra stress, his Dr brought him down to 1 day a week therapy, and it's just been a trying time for us and he's also been less active (bad weather and cant get out) which I'm sure does not help. Keeping an eye on it right now and will keep you's posted. Thanks everyone