I had a tlif in September. I had x-rays on hips at approximately the same time that I had an MRI on my lumbar area . I then had a tlif from L1-S-1. have a 9 or 10 level pain where my hips meet my torso. When I walk I have level 2 pain and when I sit approximately level 4. I can prop myself in bed with ice packs and have level 4 pain which is some what effective. I saw a G. P. On Friday and a P. A. on Saturday. I was told that this is normal. ( assuming it is on and off pain). I have to change from heat to ice packs, back and forth during the night. I walk slowly 9,000 steps a day and have minimal pain at that time. I have great fatigue through out the day. I am in regular good shape. ( age 63, 5 ft 11 inches and 180 1bs. I will see my specialist in March. I was feeling well in December and currently seem to be moving backwards. I have had physical therapy and walk regularly in the hospital pool. Is this normal? I take 4 tramadol 50 mg,3 times dailydiazepam 5 mg. 4 times dailyand 75 mg. of Lyrica 3 times daily. I have access to 10 mg. of oxycodone of which I rarely take. Please give me your opinion!