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Well, yesterday I finally went to see my primary care physician. Although I had gotten over the sore throat/chills, there were other health issues cropping up. My last MRI revealed that not only do I have bulging disks in the area of the spinal stenosis, but I also have bone spurs in that area, which create a continual muscle spasm in one area of my lower back.
Usually I can tolerate the pain and alleviate it somewhat with alternating hot/cold packs and ibuprofen. That has not been working at all for over a week now.
My migraines have also increased, and it's been like a vicious cycle because the increased back pain tenses me up all over, the migraines come more frequently, and then to top that off, I've felt the depression coming back again. I'm ashamed to say that I've fallen back into that ugly pattern of not even having the energy/pride to shower daily.
Yesterday when I went in, my blood pressure was up to 150/100 from the pain, and I am already on BP meds which usually keeps it to 110/70.
He did increase my antidepressant, I finally relented to some muscle relaxers to knock my pain level down, and I will be starting on Topamax daily for the migraines, so I am praying this helps with these issues. I do have a co-pay on one, and no coverage on the other, so have to wait until tomorrow as my dad sent out the money today for the scripts.
I had assignments due in 2 classes, this is not a good time as it's close to semester's end, but I emailed those two instructors to see if I could have a 2 day extension due to these issues, so I am hoping they will allow that. I can tell my BP is still way up there as I had a bad headache when I got up this morning. It's so hard to concentrate for long when I'm in pain.
I could just use some hugs today as I'm really feeling down.
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"If a dog will not come to you after having looked you in the face, you should go home and examine your conscience." - Woodrow Wilson
THSKS, hang in there. You know this too shall pass. We are all rooting for you and know you can deal. You know you can deal. There is a lot of love here for you. A better day is dawning. Much love, J.
Youngest AD will be home from work in 30 minutes and I'm heading to the ER. My ears are ringing and my chest feels tight. I'll try to check in tomorrow.
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"If a dog will not come to you after having looked you in the face, you should go home and examine your conscience." - Woodrow Wilson
Oh hon I sure hope the er could help you somehow. You sound miserable!
It is hard to be alone when you feel so sick. Glad your dad is helping. I am sure the profs will give you time to get work in etc. They know life does not always run smoothly.
Allow yourself whatever time you need.
HOpe to hear from you tomorrow. love and hugs,debilyn
Very groggy today as I got an injection of a pain killer and an injection of a long-acting muscle relaxer to tide me over till I get my scripts today. At least my blood pressure was back down to 110/70 when they let me go last night in ER.
They brought an elderly woman in by ambulance while I was there, and I had to wait, but I can honestly say I was praying for her and she was very sick. I told my AD when we got home last night that I hope that lady recovers.
My instructors were very understanding and I've been given extensions as long as I need, and I am so grateful for that. I probably won't start back on my assignments till tomorrow and give myself another day of rest and get started on my meds.
Thank you everyone so much for your prayers. I am very glad too that youngest AD is still here at home because I surely couldn't have taken myself to the ER.
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"If a dog will not come to you after having looked you in the face, you should go home and examine your conscience." - Woodrow Wilson
Still feeling much better than last night. I had the worst tightness in the base of my skull and that is gone today. It seems whatever they gave me has indeed held me over.
AD has gotten back into the bad habit (she cycles) of staying up far too late and then sleeping half the day. Sigh. I am going to wake her up only because I need my meds, and my car is in the shop until at least tomorrow. The clutch, flywheel, and a seal all had to be replaced.
I'm also going to call the mental health center to get some samples of the 60 mg Cymbalta as my doseage was upped to 120 mg. I'll have to find out what to do with the script since my psychiatrist who normally prescribes it is gone indefinitely as he's been very sick, and now they've discovered a mass in his lung. I pray for him daily because he has been a tremendous help to me in conjunction with my counselor there.
I'm just continuing to take it easy. I did have to mop earlier as my 15 1/2 year old dog had an accident (poor old gal can't make it to the door quick enough sometimes) and that really did hurt, but since I sat back down, it eased up.
Again, thank you so much for all your caring!
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"If a dog will not come to you after having looked you in the face, you should go home and examine your conscience." - Woodrow Wilson
I am praying today that you are feeling better and the relief will hold for awhile. I really hope the new meds will help.
Have you used the heat wraps that you can buy in the grocery. I use the Thermacare ones on really bad muscle strains. They work wonders. Unfortunately they cost a bit, but you might try them. I carry one with me always so I can use it anytime, anywhere. Sometimes I can nip it in the bud, so to speak. They work for 8 hrs and best if I wear something over them to help hold the heat in good. Anyway, they really work for my headaches that relate to minor back trouble.
It sure is nice that your instructors are so understanding. I know it will work out for you.
In recovery,
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~Jen~
"When you come to the edge of all you know you must believe in one of two things... there will be earth on which to stand or you will be given wings." ~Unknown
