In reply to @lindes… your comments regarding your back pain has really struck me at this moment in my life. In my opinion, I have an ineffective local medical resource although I pushed and got an MRI that revealed significant issues at the L4-5 areas and L5-S1. I have an appointment at Mayo at the spine center on 10/15/21, but at previous appointments they were brief with little follow up. Your suggestion about internal medicine may be an excellent suggestion to give to the doctor at Mayo or maybe now, he will begin a more thorough exploration and treatment plan as the pain in my back, hips, and lower legs have increased notably. Thank you for sharing your story.