Hello, I am researching lower back pain on the internet and am left answering several pertinent questions. The one-sided lower back pain began a few weeks ago and recurs every day late in the afternoon. It is a burning type pain, left of spine, and hurts all the way around the hip. I have had hip surgery, with a partial replacement on both hips, both due to a fall. I also have several bulging discs on both the upper and lower spine. I recently took another tumble and the pain has become worse every day, later in the day. Can you offer any advice or shall I see a Dr.? Another recurring symptom is I am coughing up clear phlegm almost daily, and it is had to swallow. Might these two be connected? Thanks for your assistance. Susan Meyer YYYY@YYYY