Dan... did you find out what was causing your pain?

Too true.  I teach childbirth classes and try to explain the difference between pain and discomfort.   It's surprising that many don't know there is a difference! It's nice to know someone understands what I'm talking about.

LOL-I did natural childbirth and that is where I learned the beginnings of it.  Later, as a vet tech, I studied how animals dealt with pain.  It's very cool.