tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-279838830512754397.post258434586515380360..comments2022-08-22T20:51:34.791-10:00Comments on Hapless Homestead: HurtingNancyDehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09565369052850975336noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-279838830512754397.post-41375946719857287512011-10-26T15:45:00.071-10:002011-10-26T15:45:00.071-10:00I've been using a little travel pillow - you k...I've been using a little travel pillow - you know the u-shaped ones and a gel pack that you can heat in the microwave. The worst of it is - the original injury happened months ago! I like your saying; I may have to borrow it. This feels like childbirth without the nice baby at the end. <br /><br />Whatever I did to it this time, I can hear/feel this grinding sound. It's just no fun. Teaching distracts me, at least; I can be uncomfortable at home or uncomfortable here - might as well be uncomfortable where I can be useful - I sure can't do farm chores right now.NancyDehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09565369052850975336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-279838830512754397.post-58739451935756730922011-10-26T15:36:15.551-10:002011-10-26T15:36:15.551-10:00I totally understand! I called the Dr who directed...I totally understand! I called the Dr who directed me to the urgent care- for a x-ray. I called and went at a non busy time. They told me that I had broke it good and if I didn't take care they would have to do surgery- ugh! They do have some non puking pain meds- I dislike them too! My best friend for months was an inflatable donut that I carried everywhere! They may carry those at a pharmacy. I broke mine sledding with the kids one Christmas day. My saying since then has been "It's all fun and games until someone breaks their butt"! Anyways- I hope you heal quickly!!!Chai Chaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05845100961653150736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-279838830512754397.post-38370876986307676432011-10-25T16:10:01.699-10:002011-10-25T16:10:01.699-10:00Chai Chai, I know what you mean about the pain. I...Chai Chai, I know what you mean about the pain. It's been pretty intense, but I don't do well with pain meds stronger than aspirin - so I am just using a combination of aspirin an acetominophen, a lot of (mental) profanity, and moving extra slow - and having my son drive! I have an aversion to the doctor's office - just the thought of trying to get there, out of the car, up the stairs and sitting for hours in the waiting room....just to have them tell me there is nothing they can do but offer me pain meds I can't take because they make me sick....I would rather sit here on a heating pad (which I seriously plan on bringing to work tomorrow) than face that. It doesnt' look like they can do anything for it - they couldn't when I injured it giving birth to my daughter. I don't figure things have changed. <br /><br />But someday, I will get a nice replacement ram, and Elvis will be history.NancyDehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09565369052850975336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-279838830512754397.post-49298105513116296202011-10-25T15:57:14.440-10:002011-10-25T15:57:14.440-10:00I broke my tailbone before and if you haven't ...I broke my tailbone before and if you haven't had an x-ray you may want to consider it. I waited 3 days and was in so much pain that the nurse practitioner I worked with insisted I get it checked out. Most folks need pain meds just to get through the day with these type of injuries.Chai Chaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05845100961653150736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-279838830512754397.post-46142174438747112262011-10-25T11:40:21.741-10:002011-10-25T11:40:21.741-10:00Kelly, I think I went back to work too soon - not...Kelly, I think I went back to work too soon - not heat or cold available and having to walk up and down stairs :(. I am dragging and looking ridiculous today. How about I just send you some mutton roast in lieu of payment - long live barter.NancyDehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09565369052850975336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-279838830512754397.post-25458001611284203782011-10-25T09:00:24.500-10:002011-10-25T09:00:24.500-10:00You may need a muscle relaxer and some Ibuprofen. ...You may need a muscle relaxer and some Ibuprofen. I have been taking that lately, will start PT for my back. Too many years working in ICU and pulling on 400+ lb pts. Hope you feel better soon. Rotate heat and cold now. You want to chill to decrease swelling of muscle and heat to increase blood flow to heal. LOL. That will be $500.00 now. ;)Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08257564938538898594noreply@blogger.com