Not horrific pain, I suppose, but enough to put a damper on one's day.
It apparently connects back to my six years as a TV Reporter/Photographer when I carried the equipment (Camera, Tape Deck, Tripod, Light, Battery Belt, and other miscellaneous stuff) for my job and did a bunch of lifting and twisting.
While we lived in North Wisconsin my back went 'out' for the first time. The back spasms were horrendous, but last just a short time. The sciatica pain lasted much longer - like a red hot poker running down the back of my left leg and all the way around my foot. Over time, the pain receded, and as I was able - I resumed regular activities.
A second time the sciatica flared was in Indianapolis after helping a friend with a move (last time I've done that). Same leg and in three months or so, the pain was gone.
This time has been much different. The pain I noticed felt muscular in nature in my upper right leg and occasionally pulled when I would get up from a chair quickly or not balanced properly. No biggie, was my reaction and I kept with my daily workouts. It wasn't until this past weekend that I decided I should 'treat' the pain, so used some cold and heat on it.
Sunday dawned, and we had a great day - but that evening, for an unknown reason, our smoke detector went off. It woke me and when I tried to roll out of bed, I couldn't because of this sudden spasm of pain. Eventually, I was helped to the floor, where I spent the night.
Monday meant a trip to the Emergency Room, at UW Hospital, and nurse Kristen, and a wonderful resident doctor took care of me - medication, CT-test, and a nice warm blanket to keep me warm through the long hours in the room #3.
One statement that stayed with me is from the resident's supervising doctor, who said in his business that exercise can be a funny thing.
People he asks to start exercising, generally don't; while people who exercise daily and are told to stop for a while; don't want to stop either.
That's where I'm at - missing my time in the fitness center each day - but hope by following doctor and family member 'orders,' that I will be well again soon.
If you are working out - thank God for your health and congratulations on staying well. If you aren't working out and could - why not start today? Even if it's climbing the stairs where you live - activity, any activity is a good track to a healthier you.
This episode of pain is keeping me from work for a few days - hope the pain level drops to more manageable levels soon - so I can get back (get it?).
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