OW. OW OW OW OW OW.

[primroseburrows]

Okay, so I'm in pain here--we're talking a ten out of ten, at least. I'm pretty sure it's sciatica, because it starts at my lower left back and radiates all the way down to my calf (and occasionally even my foot). I recently (as in, a few weeks ago) had X-rays so I know there's nothing bone/structural going on. I've been doing the bedrest thing today, but it's not any better. It hurts most when I'm sitting down, which, y'know, isn't very good for doing internet/computer stuff.

I'm supposed to work a double shift tomorrow, and then evenings on Saturday and Sunday. After that I have a lot of days off, but I was going to pick up shifts on some of those days.

I'll probably hit the walk-in clinic before work, but I have to do that closer to work because my insurance doesn't cover, well, anything near my house. So I have to wait until tomorrow, because there's no way I'll be able to drive a standard-shift car round trip twice (I'm worried how doing it even once is going to work out pain-wise).

Is there anything I can do to make it better, even a little? Lying down helps, but I can't exactly lie down while driving/working. I mean, this really hurts, you guys. Tylenol #3 (acetaminophen/paracetamol with codeine) and 600-mg Motrin combined aren't touching it. Help?

Also, what's with the dragon site? Woe.

Comments

[jesse_the_k]

Not a doctor, just someone with 30 years' bad back.

ICE IS YOUR FRIEND

You don't want to have the icy surface directly on your skin (hello, frost bite) but otherwise ice is best painkiller without a doctor.

(also echoing don't lie down and don't sit. And really don't drive, it's the hardest damn thing on your back. Better to be standing on a bumpy bus.)

[primroseburrows.livejournal.com]

I have no choice but to drive, but I'll plan it so I can get out if I need to without being late. Thanks!