I'm back in Oregon, safe and sound. Since before I left, I've been having the most horrendous back/hip pains. I've tried stretching, taking ibuprofen three times a day, using a hot water bottle, etc. Nothing really helps. It gets worse at night, and I sometimes have to use my mom's cane to get around the house.
I worked out Monday and Tuesday; had been planning on running on Tuesday as well, but I figured I probably shouldn't put any more stress on my spine and hip. I'm not sure what this pain is from; I figured it was due to my spending several weeks sleeping on a pull-out couch, but now I'm not so sure.
I don't have health insurance, so I can't go to a doctor. There is a free clinic on Thursdays but the last two times I went (both times because I was in so much pain I could barely walk), they said they had to put emergency cases as their top priority. They did send me home with a bunch of ibuprofen and a thermometer, though. I felt better almost immediately! /sarcasm
Needless to say, not being able to run or work out has left me feeling very depressed and frustrated. I don't feel good about myself at all. And tomorrow is my birthday. Hurray! I'm older and fatter than ever!
I worked out Monday and Tuesday; had been planning on running on Tuesday as well, but I figured I probably shouldn't put any more stress on my spine and hip. I'm not sure what this pain is from; I figured it was due to my spending several weeks sleeping on a pull-out couch, but now I'm not so sure.
I don't have health insurance, so I can't go to a doctor. There is a free clinic on Thursdays but the last two times I went (both times because I was in so much pain I could barely walk), they said they had to put emergency cases as their top priority. They did send me home with a bunch of ibuprofen and a thermometer, though. I felt better almost immediately! /sarcasm
Needless to say, not being able to run or work out has left me feeling very depressed and frustrated. I don't feel good about myself at all. And tomorrow is my birthday. Hurray! I'm older and fatter than ever!
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oh no, not your sideass!
why a thermometer?
i ended up having an x-ray because of my hip. the doctor said "it probably won't show anything, but it's for free...".
then when the results came back:
"your hip is fine, but did you know you have scoliosis?"
"no". it's really fricking curved too.
maybe focus on your healthy eating whilst you can't exercise? even though i think that's difficult because i know the less i exercise, the less i feel like eating well.
anyway, happy birthday. i hope things get better soon.
Did you feel any better for your birthday?
If it's not one thing, it's another. Hang in there. Rest as much as you need to. I hope you're feeling better soon.
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