hey jefj  I also have pain but worse is muscle cramps.they are worse when I try to lay down. The worse is when I awake and then I get the worse pain and cramps. Its like you are having surgery without any medication. yes I have Ms and other problems. I am having mri in few weeks from  my head to my tail bone. I have 2 bulging disc in lower back which cause the saciaca nerve to flare with pain and swellling. from the waist down hard to walk without 2 canes or walker .worse if I rech up or down to low.. I will start a massage treatment this week. They are working on  my meds but so far for 20 + years no help to stop muscle spasms with pain. On good side from the waist up I am good so Ty God AND HANG IN THEIR NEW THINGS HAPPEN everyday. love to all BJ