Oh, Robin, bless your heart. I'm right there with you. In fact, you described the pain perfectly. I was saying it was like an unbelievably painful hug. Or comparing it to back labor. Anyway you describe it, it's legitimately, the worst pain I've ever experienced (and I've had my share). Mine has been going on for 6 weeks now and I've become used to some of it, but there are times it takes me to tears. I actually am currently sporting a black eye from falling after the pain caught me. I was trying to stand when the pain took me to me knees and I briefly fainted, and down I went (I've fabricated a much more entertaining story involving ninjas and a top secret mission). I so hope you get good medical help and find some relief.