Last week, I wrote about the back and abdominal pain that had been plaguing me. Thankfully, the abdominal pain has eased up, but the back pain seems to have gotten worse. To top it all off, I managed to sleep oddly last night and woke up at one point because my neck and shoulder were hurting. This morning, they’re still stiff and sore.
I called in sick last Monday, so I’m determined not to do that again today. I don’t want my boss thinking I’m going to make a habit of calling in sick every Monday. Mondays are hard enough — I don’t usually want to go to work on a Monday, but I still show up. Today, though, I really do have a legitimate excuse.
I plan to call my doctor’s office this morning. It’s conveniently just across the street from work — about 30 minutes from my apartment but less than five minutes from the office — so if they can fit me in, at least it won’t be a hassle to get there. Honestly, I just want some relief. I miss going to the gym (and that’s a sentence I never thought I’d say).
I also have an appointment for a massage tomorrow afternoon, which I really hope will help loosen things up. At this point, something has got to give.
Here’s hoping this week brings some healing.
4 comments:
Is this a sharp, localized back pain? Or all over your back? High or low? A kidney problem could be felt in the back. No fever? It doesn't sound like this is pulled muscle from physical activity. You for sure need to be seen by a doctor if it has lasted this long.
It's a sharp pain in my lower right back that occasionally shoots down my right leg. My doctor checked me last week for signs of a kidney problem, but didn't find anything. I have not had any fever, but I am calling my doctor's office as soon as I can get in touch with them.
Shoots down your right leg -- possibly sciatica?
I’ve had sciatica issues before and naproxen has always helped in the past, but it’s not helping this. It may still be sciatica. My doctor’s office told me to increase the muscle relaxers and go ahead with the deep tissue massage I have scheduled for tomorrow. Then, let them know Wednesday how I’m doing.
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