Self-diagnosing again, I have left-sided sacro-iliac joint pain, which is kind of a mother to deal with. First of all, it's unpredictable. Yesterday, I worked pretty much non-stop in the garage, with no pain or instability issues at all, but then in the evening and in bed, was absolutely unable to find any comfort. Took some advil PM, but it really didn't help me get a good night's sleep, only about two hours' sleep, then up again, then trying to find a good position again, trying all the time not to wake up Husband, etc., etc....and now today...it's with me non-stop.
Probably worked too much yesterday and am paying for it today. As my home care clients tell me all the time!
There are times when I move (or don't move) and the pain is just SHARP! and I feel quite unsafe. Took a bath instead of a shower to wash my hair, for example.
The thing is, I'm really pretty much of a wuss when it comes to learning about joints, bones, ligaments, etc., and thinking about the re-alignment that is probably needed. I just hate the idea of manipulation, going to the chiropractor, etc. Had one experience with one and thought it was bogus.
Some sites say stretching is good, some sites say absolutely not, don't stretch.
It's been going on, off and on, for about a month, so I'll probably have to do something constructive, like, oh I don't know -- see my physician and get a referral to a sports medicine or physiatrist doc? Or physical therapist?
I take so much for granted. Like being pain-free and being able to get from point A to point B without even thinking about how I'm going to manage.
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