ORN 8/25/05, ZERO
Day three of the back problem. As the shots wore off yesterday it was pretty clear that this was not a short-term problem. This morning, the tightness is back full-steam, although the pain seems better.
I'm avoiding taking the Vicodin. I'm not eager to put that level of narcotic into my body. I'm hoping to manage the pain with Tylenol. I am using the muscle relaxer [valium!] because everything still feels pretty knotted up. Guess I'll be even more mellow than usual.
As much as I can I am drug and alcohol free. I don't want to run the risk of abusing the drugs, so for me I'm trying to use only the absolute minimums.
But, I am moving better and that's a plus.
Waddle on, friends.
John
PS: I went out and walked for 30 minutes. What a gift. Little by little.
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What about trying a massage therapist? They might be able to cut the recovery time down quite a bit.
Sorry about your back probs, John & I hope you are up & around soon...
I had a q for you and/or Coach Jenny: "FINALLY" got in a long run today (5 mi, 4:1, not too shabby considering the TX heat!) -- do I have a death wish for signing up to do a half-marathon Labor Day weekend?!? (Three months ago -- when I signed up! -- it SEEMED like a really good idea w/lots of time to prep) I really don't care if I wind up walking most of it; I just don't want to wind up injured & have to take wks or months off...
Thanks for any helpful hints & take care of yourself!
Val
Look on the bright side- this will be great material for your next book...
Glad you're feeling better.
Whitney
I pulled a muscle in my back in April, just trying to tie my shoe. It bothered me for about 3 months, making it painful to even walk or stand for extended periods of time... I hope yours isn't like mine.
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