Whichever Random Flare This Is: April 30, 11:30pm Edition

Live documentation of a bad back pain flare. Thursday, April 30, 2020 11:23pm- Friday, May 1 12:32am April 30, 2020 11:23pm- Another night starting with ice cream, muscle relaxer, heat pads and pillows. This is gonna be a long one. 11:28pm- This one seems unrelated to atmospheric pressure, as my barometer seems to be stabilizing.… Continue reading Whichever Random Flare This Is: April 30, 11:30pm Edition

School Should Be Completely Canceled During COVID-19

Alright, this next opinion might get me into some hot water. Let me start by saying education is extremely important. I will follow that up by saying we are living in unprecedented times. Taking that into consideration: I believe all school should be canceled. Here’s why: 1. Stress: We are living in incredibly stressful times.… Continue reading School Should Be Completely Canceled During COVID-19

PT Call: Possible Chronic Back Pain and Scoliosis DX

Just got off the phone with my physical therapist and she thinks that whatever I’m dealing with is chronic and I probably have scoliosis. As soon as possible, I need to get in with my rehab med doctor to get new xrays. Looking at my history, she saw that we have tried intense PT on… Continue reading PT Call: Possible Chronic Back Pain and Scoliosis DX

Whichever Random Flare This Is- April 8, Noon Edition

Live documentation of a bad back pain flare. Wednesday, April 8, 2020 12:36pm-2:33pm 12:36pm: My back is killing me again. I swear I don’t know what’s up with today but I’m hurting SO BAD. Just took my relaxer again and I’m in a ball on a heating pad on top of a contour pillow eating… Continue reading Whichever Random Flare This Is- April 8, Noon Edition

Whichever Random Flare This Is- April 8, 2am Edition

Live documentation of a bad back pain flare. Wednesday, April 8, 2020 2:03am-3:29am 2:03a: Pain/muscle spasms are rough. Especially a flare at 2am. I would love to sleep, but I can’t because I’m hurting pretty bad. Yes, I’ve taken my relaxer. Yes, I’ve taken Motrin. But I still hurt. And I need to be up… Continue reading Whichever Random Flare This Is- April 8, 2am Edition