47 yrs old female - good health but Sjogrens disorder. A week ago I had severe stomach pain in the night and figured I ate something that didn t agree. But, I woke in the morning and upon getting up, I collapsed from the severe lower back pain - felt like upper body too heavy for lower body. I lay down for a week with hot/cold compresses on back, two deep tissue massages, biofreeze 3 times a day, motrin, no relief. I realized later that the stomach cramps continued throughout the week, but only in the night during sleep, so of course, haven t slept well either. I ve noted that I ve had constant bloating for well over a month. Normal periods, non smoker, non drinker, minimal exercise, work full time, Caucasian (Finnish/German), small spot on lung/lower right monitored, history of breast and thyroid cancer in family, have one son (23 yrs old). Leaving for Israel on Wednesday for 12 days. Praying the lower back pain and night cramps stop before then. Went to Urgent care this morning and was given a shot to relieve inflammation but didn t do anything. Urine sample showed white blood cells so doc prescribed ciproflaxin. Should I go to the hospital for some tests before the trip or do you think the antiobiotic will help? Have had normal pelvic exams and I can t get in to regular doctor before the trip. Course, if I get worse, I suppose Israel has the best doctors! I take minocycle 100 miligrams (skin related) and aspirin (low dose) and occasional vitamins. That s it. Your thoughts and suggestions? Much appreciated. Deborah