Thanks for all of the good wishes and feedback guys, I think Keith is on to something with the infection. I just came home from an overnight stay in San Jose (about 250 miles round trip) and I noticed that the feeling besides the pain almost feels like swelling at my butts base. I tried several seating positions on the way there and back...I drive a loaded Audi with awesome adjustable drivers seat and still no help. I hurt to the point right now that I am going to go for a ride..hell, it can't be any worse than it is, lol. I am not quite ready to throw in the towel yet, understand that I have minor muscular dystrophy that has resulted in no calf muscles but that has not stopped me from riding, it has only stopped me from riding a heavier bike. Once again, Thanks to all...this is a first class forum with first class people. I'll keep you posted.