Hi Bruce: I happened to come accross your questions about the low back pain. Off and on I have suffered with a very low back pain. I checked back on some Dr bills and found this backpain. About 10 years ago, I had it so bad, I was admitted to the local hospital. I arrived at a very different angle. But was hurt that I couldn't stand, sit, lay down, nothing. I was kept in the hospital for a week. They ran every test they could think of. No luck, they (drs) had not a clue. I am now wondering because as I stated it was off and on. And no one could figure it out. I still have the back pain. I have a feeling it goes along with PD. Oh well TTFN Gina