@ruthiepeg2 I do have anxiety at times as well. I have been taking pretty high doses of Tylenol as per my doctors advise. I know when 6 hours are up and it is time for more. I refused narcotics. I also find walking to be beneficial and causing less pain. Your explaination of why, made perfect sense....using less muscles. I was wondering what you mean by the term "hoovering." Could you explain please?