I am so miserable due to pain in my back. i get chronic back pain everyday but this time it's really bad. my neck hurts too. when i went to see my neurologist in january 2009, he send me to emergency room because he suspect that i might have a menanghatis. luckly, it was fine. it was good to have a friend with me in the ER because we waited probably 6 hours or more. i did a lumbar puncture too that time. i was so scared that it would hurt me but the ER doctor and nurse said it won't hurt me. since, i was in higher doses of medication through an IV i slept through whole lumbar puncture test. If i don't feel better by tuesday, i'm going to see a doctor but a different doctor because my doctor is on vacation. I only have done an x-ray. never done a CT scan of the spine before. I have done a MRi and CT scan of my head. i get chronic headaches too but lately, i'm a lot better due to taking vitamins. hopefully, it's nothing serious. I'm doing my best to make it better. I never injured my back but i was told that i have a really bad posture. I can't wait to see my physical therapist in 3 weeks. hopefully, it will help.