Ow.

Nov. 18th, 2008 at 8:08 AM

Back is out. I'm working from home today while I hobble around with a cane - driving seems to make it worse. I'd hoped it would be improved this morning. Not so much. At 9, I am going to call and see if I can get in to see an RMT today. I am trying to avoid taking anything with advil in it because my stomach is pretty upset to begin with.

Current Location:home
Current Mood: crappy
Current Music:Abney Park - The Root of All Evil

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mycrazyhair

Nov. 18th, 2008 01:15 pm (UTC)

(((hugs)))

Good luck with the RMT.

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curgoth

Nov. 19th, 2008 12:09 am (UTC)

*hugs*

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neeuqdrazil

Nov. 18th, 2008 02:54 pm (UTC)

*hugs* My poor silly monkey.

Have you called the RMT yet?

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curgoth

Nov. 18th, 2008 03:54 pm (UTC)

appointment at 3:15.

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zingerella

Nov. 18th, 2008 02:57 pm (UTC)

Oh dear.

I'm glad you're phoning the RMT.

*hugs*

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curgoth

Nov. 19th, 2008 12:09 am (UTC)

RMT visited, and physio appointment made for next Tuesday.

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zingerella

Nov. 19th, 2008 04:11 pm (UTC)

Well done.

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captainmushroom

Nov. 18th, 2008 03:47 pm (UTC)

That really sucks. Hope you get in to see the RMT and that it helps.

*very gentle hug*

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aular

Nov. 18th, 2008 03:51 pm (UTC)

So you don't think me a random fellow: AmberConner here. I've been reading your LJ. I was the Black Mage in your Amber/Fables game ;)

Back stuff officially sucks :/

Your milleage may vary, but my doc told me to take advil (or any of its cousins) with food to coat your stomach and that it helps with the side effects there. Might be worth a try, in the least. My experience here (I have back issues too) is that a 1/3 cup yogurt, some toast or the like will generally help divert the stomach issues with ibuprofen-type medicines.

Good luck and hope you feel better soon!

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curgoth

Nov. 19th, 2008 12:16 am (UTC)

Thanks for the advil advice!

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curgoth

Nov. 19th, 2008 12:19 am (UTC)

I'm really lucky that I was able to work from home today, so I could get a mid-day appointment.

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corbet

Nov. 18th, 2008 07:41 pm (UTC)

Oh, ow. (gentle hugs) I can recommend a good chiropractor there if you need one.

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curgoth

Nov. 18th, 2008 10:53 pm (UTC)

The RMT helped quite a bit. I've got an appointment for physio next week, too - that should help.

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sabotabby

Nov. 18th, 2008 10:57 pm (UTC)

:( Good luck.

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dendritejungle

Nov. 18th, 2008 11:03 pm (UTC)

Silver lining: your cane is really kickass. :D

*delicate hugs*

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curgoth

Nov. 19th, 2008 12:08 am (UTC)

Heh, thanks.

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kalivor

Nov. 18th, 2008 11:08 pm (UTC)

Um, cane? What up, dude?

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curgoth

Nov. 19th, 2008 12:08 am (UTC)

As near as I can tell, either overdid it on squats or just had bad form. My hips were sore for a few days, and eventually that put pressure on my back, making walking difficult.

A trip to the RMT has me walking unassisted again, but I'm probably overdue for a trip to physio to revisit injury avoidance stuff again.

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