Part of what sent me to the hospital back in November was this intense nerve pain that radiated from the back of my thighs, up my buttocks and lower back. Sometimes it moved to my shoulders and back of my arms depending on how I sat and what part of me was touching any kind of surface. When I had to describe it to anyone all I could liken it to was shingles, because I have had that. And for those who haven't---just imaging you have gotten one of the worst sun burns of your life---and someone is rubbing your skin from the inside with sand paper. Sitting is excruciating and as the day goes on, impossible. You clench your teeth until your jaw aches, and the pain consumes every thought so that you are irritable and impatient with everyone. Tasks seem overwhelming and impossible and you inability to do normal things like look after your kids, fold laundry and drive the car (because you can't sit for more than a few moments) start a tidal wave of ...