Not A Good Way To Wake Up

Published on March 9, 2007 By MasonM In Blogging

I guess the drugs wore off completely around 4:00 this morning. I was wakened by a severe back spasm that had the muscles locked up tighter than a drum. Luckily I had made sure the pills were within easy reach of the bed when I turned in last night. I took some vicodin and flexeril and then just laid there and even managed to doze off again for a couple more hours.

I sure hope the drugs start having an effect on this soon as it doesn't seem to be getting any better yet. I injured the back Tuesday morning and here it is Friday without any improvement. Of course I only got the drugs yesterday and I know it takes some time for them to start really helping.

I'm also supposed to be taking ibuprofin as an anti inflammatory but they're still out in my truck and so far I haven't felt able to walk all the way to it and retrieve them. As my cell phone is almost dead I'm going to have to get out there some time today so I can plug it into the charger. I'll get the pills then.

Maybe I can get someone here at the truck stop to drive me out to my truck. It's parked quite a long way from the building and I'm not yet up to making the trip yet. Just walking from my room to the restaurant is challenging and very painful at this point but I made that trip this morning for coffee. I'm still trying to get my back to relax again after that walk.

Ah well, I'm alive (the intense pain pretty well proves that), warm, close to food and drink, and have help available if I need it so I really shouldn't complain. It can always be worse.

Comments

Dr Guy

on Mar 09, 2007

I bet if you asked at the front desk, they would find someone to help you. From the sounds of it, you are in a good friendly place, and lots of people would probably not mind.

MasonM

on Mar 09, 2007

I bet if you asked at the front desk, they would find someone to help you. From the sounds of it, you are in a good friendly place, and lots of people would probably not mind.

Yeah, I'm sure they would but I don't want to impose upon them.

I was finally able to lift my leg high enough to get in the tub and get a shower. They have very good water pressure here and I let it beat on my back for a good long while which helped a good deal. I'm going to get something to eat and then maybe I'll feel up to walking out to the truck. Maybe I can find a closer parking spot to move it to.

Trudygolightly

on Mar 09, 2007

Reply By: Dr GuyPosted: Friday, March 09, 2007
I bet if you asked at the front desk, they would find someone to help you

Ya, sometimes being able to do something for someone is the real gift, it's a good feeling to be able to help another....you'd be "giving that person" a gift by letting them do something

For myself anyway it's about being needed and I love it when I can help or do something for a neighbor, ect.

Just a thought

Hope it starts mending soon for you!

foreverserenity

on Mar 09, 2007

M, you've got to get the Handicap tag, you really should. Days like this you really need it! So look into that ok. Sending hugs and a feel better soon your way!

MasonM

on Mar 09, 2007

Hope it starts mending soon for you!

Thanks. It's slowly starting to improve a little. Or maybe it's just the drugs.

MasonM

on Mar 09, 2007

M, you've got to get the Handicap tag, you really should. Days like this you really need it! So look into that ok. Sending hugs and a feel better soon your way!

I have thought about it, but something in me refuses to go that route. It kinda feels like I would be surrendering.

InBloom

on Mar 09, 2007

I have thought about it, but something in me refuses to go that route. It kinda feels like I would be surrendering.

Don't think of it as surrendering...just think of it as something that will be available to you when you need it.

Really do hope you get better.

Dr Guy

on Mar 09, 2007

Don't think of it as surrendering...just think of it as something that will be available to you when you need it.

IN a word. Male pride (ok 2). We all have it. it is not logical, but it is true.

MasonM

on Mar 09, 2007

Really do hope you get better.

Thanks.

MasonM

on Mar 09, 2007

Don't think of it as surrendering...just think of it as something that will be available to you when you need it.

IN a word. Male pride (ok 2). We all have it. it is not logical, but it is true.

Yeah. It's dumb but true

TheSnowbear

on Mar 09, 2007

uh ... Mason... in my experience.. Male Pride isn't logical. and since men tend to be logical... just have pride.. not MALE PRIDE.. ok? get the tag... you don't want us all to worry about you all the time do you? We want you safe, and to be able to get the help you need.. ok? Get the damn tag.. Bear hugs your way... *gently of course

MasonM

on Mar 09, 2007

I have thought about it but am just not ready to give in to disability yet. My doctor tried to get me to take one after my wreck but I declined it. Walking is good for you.

foreverserenity

on Mar 09, 2007

I have thought about it but am just not ready to give in to disability yet. My doctor tried to get me to take one after my wreck but I declined it. Walking is good for you.

Yes walking is good for you, you big bear...just get the dang tag so on the days you can't walk and are going through hell you can be closer to the places you need to be at! Stop being a man and do as we say! Pretty please with sugar on top...... : )

MasonM

on Mar 10, 2007

I have thought about it but am just not ready to give in to disability yet. My doctor tried to get me to take one after my wreck but I declined it. Walking is good for you.

But those are the days I probably need to walk the most. Right?

I couldn't stop being a man even if I wanted to.

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