hello, horseshoes...sorry, i have just seen this thread! my back is easing slightly but still needing the painkillers. however, i have managed to lie on the sofa with a blanket and hot water bottle to snooze on and off. i have also turned my laptop 90 degrees to type while lying down! it's still ruddy painful and the 2 trips i made upstairs to the loo were hilarious. i'm a bit nervous about getting into bed, though and i'm going to my gp's tomorrow x