Ailments

I know, wonderful title that makes you want to read about someone else's problems! But that is the title today.

I haven't blogged since Tuesday because I haven't really been down to the computer much. I'm avoiding stairs. After my 5k run last Sunday, my ankle decided it wasn't healed and started hurting again. Back in May when I had the bursitis drained (which I didn't feel was the problem - I'm just saying?), my doctor made me an appointment to see a specialist, but the earliest appointment was in September (does that make it seem like the doctor is worth waiting for or not?? - he is good, but extremely busy).

Well, for some bizarre reason (maybe because I just said to someone - "I haven't had any back trouble in about five years" - will I ever learn?) on Wednesday night I moved just right to completely put me out-of-whack. I can't tell you what I did, but within a 15 minute window while putting the kids to bed I ended up in more pain than I've had in a long time. A theory held by some of you is that I've been overcompensating to protect my ankle while exercising that I moved just right to hurt something that was on the verge of causing problems.

Thursday was a rough day. I laid in bed most of the day on ice. I told someone that I was coming up with new curse words because it hurt so bad. Thursday night a friend of mine had her husband call (he just happens to be a doctor) and he gave me the right combination of meds that allowed me to sleep that night and start to get relief from the pain. I'm a poor medicine taker, but I stuck with this combination for relief and it has helped - anti-inflammatory, muscle relaxers, and pain killers.

I am doing much better now. Not 100%, but better. I attempted church and shepherding group yesterday and I survived, with the help of some 'friends' (if you know what I mean). Of course, my ankle is feeling relief from a combination of no exercising and drugs.

I know, I know, I'm a mess! But I'm healing - and my appointment with the orthopedic specialist is coming soon.

Can you believe tomorrow is September? (I'm excited, Fall is my favorite time of year, but to go along with the title - it is my worst season for allergies).