To add insult to injury (quite literally), cruel fortune has dealt me another blow. The chronic back pain that I've experienced for years, that seemed to have faded into a dull ache, has reared its head with wincing sharpness. Right at the base of my spine, it feels for all the world like someone has smashed me with a lead pipe.
It started on Saturday, a twinge here and there. But Sunday morning, I was stepping gingerly, and by the post-church walk to the car, I almost took Justin up on his offer to carry me. Every step sent shooting pain right up to my shoulder blades. I was holding my breath and my whole body tensed in an effort to keep me from moving in the wrong direction. The ride home yesterday was excruciating. I had no choice but to drive, having headed to Anna's house straight from the ATL office on Friday.
This morning, I almost couldn't get my socks off. I couldn't bend. I couldn't lift my leg. I went to work with an IcyHot patch the size of my lower torso stuck to the offending area and giving off an offending odor. I walked slowly and carefully today. And when I came home, I sat in the recliner on the heating pad. Tomorrow morning, I'm going to have to break down and call the doctor - even if the last place I want to be is a medical office of any sort. It's either that, or consider going House-style and picking out a cane for myself.
Monday, March 03, 2008
Baby Got Back Pain
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Oh, dear! I've been there. I'm glad to hear that you are on the way to the doctor--hope that you are able to move with normalcy soon!
you take care of yourself woman! and what is the why of such things? do you have a slipped disc or the wabbly woo?
Man. It's the stress, I bet. Once again, I have to recommend the leg contour pillow. Keeps your spine aligned, makes you feel like less of an old lady--I speak from experience on this. I do hope you feel better soon, but if not, you could totally rock a cane. You'd be FIERCE.
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