Back So Broken

[nonesensed]

Okay, I'm a frikkin' mess right now. I haven't slept a full night for 3 weeks, my back keeps locking up at random intervals for no discernible reason, my period is the worst it's been in years aaaaand the over-the-counter sleeping aid I took last night only made me nauseous.

Fun.

I've got a doctor's appointment tomorrow to figure out what the next step with the Spine Situation is because I am going a little mad right now. I've seen 5 physiotherapists in 3 years and they've all given me different exercises, some of which have resulted in my back getting worse. The general advice I keep getting is "exercise more" and...honey, if I exercise more I'll have to stop sleeping and eating, okay?

Also, while my back feels fine as I exercise, it gets worse after! I went for a 5k run yesterday and I almost couldn't make the cool-down walk home because my lower back Did Not Like That. Just...there's no pleasing this body part of mine :/

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[schneefink]

That sucks :((( Hope it gets better soon! The spine and back, of course, but at the very least the sleep situation.

[nonesensed]

Thanks! The doctor's appointment turned out super hopeful actually (he actually listened to me _and_ did a thorough examination!!!), though a little overwhelming to suddenly get all these tests done (I'm even queued up for an MRI in 4 weeks O_o).

Basically, it's good to know I'll be getting all the help there is and that I haven't just been "whiny" about my back hurting, but at the same time it's kind of a shock to realize how big a deal this injury/inflammation/whateveritturnsouttobe apparently is...

Oh well, hopefully I'll be back to regular before the year is out, so I can do more nerdy stuff again :)