Am I ever going to have good news?

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!