Carolyn, I would definitely get an MRI to see what is going on with your discs. It sounRAB like stenosis is going on. I had very similar symptoms,caused by lurabar stenosis and bulging discs L4, L5. However, I also had problems with my cervical spine, so make sure that they check everything. My cervical problems had affected my legs as well, since I had spinal cord compression. I had a surgery to fix that, but my lurabar problems aren't really operable, so I had PT and get in the therapy pool twice a week to do the exercises I learned. That seems to help keep the pain down, and my walking has improved. I also have neuropathy, which hinders walking. I use a cane when out in public, try to walk without it around the house. It is very frustrating, I know. My problems started two years ago, and I still can't do much in the way of normal housework, etc. I'm just now lying on the couch to recover from time spent cleaning the bathroom floor. Hope you find some anwers, and keep us posted. God Bless,
Kay
