The Caregiver is Down...
Rarely over the past two years (plus) have I experienced any ailment or malady to speak of. I count myself blessed. Right now though, I am officially down for the count - and in fact when I finish here I will go back to bed. Seems the board is one of my "addictions".
About 17 years ago I experienced some pretty difficult time with my back. From then until now things have been pretty good. I noticed it last week - a little more tightness, a little more sore. By Friday I was pretty miserable. Saturday I spend in bed. I even hijacked Bill's muscle relaxants that he no longer uses and it has worked pretty well - I can tell when four hours has passed though.
This is scary. I know how much I doo for Bill. When I'm not able to do it it doesn't get done. I hope it's short-lived, since I don't have 18 months to "baby" my back anymore. This afternoon I'll see the doctor, because I want to know a little more before I call the chiropracter. I don't want to run from doctor to doctor looking for a "cure" and doing more and more damage to an already compromised spot. I guess this is my wake up call - I do need to take care of me. It makes it more complicated when someone else needs 24/7 care.
Well, time to get off my pitty pot - go get Bill something to eat and rest. At least I can get into the doctor this afternoon.
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