Back/hip pain, anyone else get it?

I have been diagnosed with an arthritic spine, I only take painkillers if really bad, the Dr prescribes me Valium as a muscle relaxant, he knows I will only take them in desperation, and may ask for a prescription once a year. Actually since I use my wheat bag now, it must be 2-3 years.

 

Sorry to hear that, Val. Hope you can find some relief and also a diagnosis!

Plantar fasciitis by any chance?

 

Probably
I have mentioned it to my diabetes nurse, but I think she is more concerned with foot pulses, which are fine. It happens when I sit down for any reasonable length of time too (recently).
It helps if I do foot and tendon stretches before I get up.
Are hip problems in women common? Lots of women seem to walk awkwardly. Just something I have observed after reading your post.

 

I have a repeat prescription for codeine for my neck which works well. I try to lay off it as much as possible though.
I suffer pretty bad lower back pain as a result of my neck and find that laying on the floor with my feet on the sofa helps. Biggest difference is having a good mattress though.