Oh, the pain, the pain!

Three years ago I sneezed, and somehow managed to lock up all the muscles in my neck and upper back on the right side. It eventually relaxed and went away, but ever since then, every so often, for no apparent reason, it flares up. Usually it only lasts for a day or two, and a couple of Aleve and some moist heat do the trick. Having said that, I'm now on day 5 of the most recent flare-up. Even after having seen my massage therapist it would not relax. The tension and inflammation are excruciating. And, as much as I believe the medical profession has become an exercise in trial and error, I was forced to go to a doctor. Missing 2 days of work because of this might have had something to do with it. And, amazingly enough, I happened to get a doctor who actually seemed to not only care, but was eager to heal my pain. Rather than the old anti-inflammatory and low-grade muscle relaxer routine, this guy actually gave me a shot of a high-test anti-inflammatory, and gave me a scrip for REAL muscle relaxers. I wouldn't say I'm all better, but I'd call it 75%-80%. I can turn my head again! At least now I can resume my duties of taking care of my partner and her surgerized hand. Surgerized...is that even a word? Well, it is now!

Be well all.
(not that anybody ever reads my mindless droning) :P

Mike