Since you all were so kind to relate your stories and advice, I thought I'd give Y'all a quick update.

I decided to go see an Orthopedic Specialist and after a couple of visits, it has come down to this. I have three options 1. see if it continues to get better each day 2. get him to give me a steriod injection at the base of my spine. 3. let him schedule me for reconstruction surgery and I opted for number 1 and he agreed with me. It has been getting better to the point that I can sleep without pain pills and walk without the walker. We can always go to steps 2 or 3 if necessary but surgery is a final option for me.

Once again, thanks to all of you for your input and support.

God Bless and have a Merry Christmas !