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missdianeMy neck was stiffening up then when I stepped out of the shower yesterday morning, it suddenly seized up. I tried cold and hot and pain relievers which got it down slightly but I knew it was a matter of waiting it out. Then last night I carefully laid on the side that I hoped would give less issues and while the neck wasn't any worse, I got a deep ache on my right lower side.
The rest of the night, I tried my best to sleep in the recliner which was my least painful option. I took half a Xanax to serve as a muscle relaxant about 2am and another Advil with acetaminophen pill. At 6, things were only marginally better so I took today off. Driving and sitting up for long periods of time will only make things worse.
I'm hoping that if I rest and move carefully, things will be down to a dull roar tomorrow and I can take things carefully this week to get things back to "normal." I've a feeling that this is a result of the stress that I haven't had the time nor willingness to deal with over the last many months.
The rest of the night, I tried my best to sleep in the recliner which was my least painful option. I took half a Xanax to serve as a muscle relaxant about 2am and another Advil with acetaminophen pill. At 6, things were only marginally better so I took today off. Driving and sitting up for long periods of time will only make things worse.
I'm hoping that if I rest and move carefully, things will be down to a dull roar tomorrow and I can take things carefully this week to get things back to "normal." I've a feeling that this is a result of the stress that I haven't had the time nor willingness to deal with over the last many months.