Hi Cheryl thank you for trusting HCM I read your query and understand your concern Unfortunately it seems you are suffering from lumbar discopathy Pain is one of its symptoms It is bothering and cause a lot of suffering but alone it isn t risky You don t have to be worried too much if you aren t suffering neurological deficits ( such as paralysis or urinary problems) Anyway you should be checked by a bee doctor or ER and of it is possible realise a lumbar CT scan which will determine the gravity of herniation Hope I have been of help Regards Dr Eris Ranxha Neurologist