my wife has been suffering with her back, and over the last three weeks it's got worse, the pain is now down her leg and pins and needles in her foot, she's been to the dr's twice, they keep saying to take the pain killers and come back after 4 weeks, she can't even get out of bed anymore as the pain is un bearable. any ideas anyone..............
HI there Mike
If your wife can't get out of bed my advice is to phone the doctor straight away! I have had this problem before today as my back locked and I couldn't move off my sofa, the doctor on call said I had a trapped nerve, I couldn't straighten my back properly until about two weeks later! I have suffered with pain in my back since this along with other places but I did have a x-ray and MRI scan to confirm I had degenerative discs and loss of curvature in my spine.
I hope your wife is treated and better soon.
Kind regards
SES
Hi Mike
I hope your wife is getting better. I expect since your post that she has been offered treatment. This will probably be an epidural injection to help numb the pain.
When this has been sorted, it is mega important not to sit around and feel down. yes, she'll feel down, but her back will only get better if she potters about the house, and takes painkillers and anti inflammatories. Build up to moving around more, like walking and swimming.
I'm not sure I agree with people saying try not to give up work, in chronic cases sometimes it s a good idea to have a few weeks off work but make sure she gets up and about, even if it hurts.
This increase of blood to the area will help to improve it and hopefully make her feel better.
Try pilates too, ive done it for 4 years and yes, things hurt a bit when you start, but she must keep at it as it will get better.
All in all, good luck!
LisaB 
Hi there,
I was wondering whether your wife is ok Mike? Nothing worse than back pain as it has a big impact on our day to day life, I have found cold ice packs gave more relief than a hot water bottle as either method can help relieve the pain some what. I hope you are ok Lisa too?
Kind Regards
SES