Ow.
Right now, it is 2:30 in the afternoon. I am sitting on my couch, drinking a beer & cuddling with a cat. I got sent home early from work today, and it was strongly suggested I reconsider my decision to come in tomorrow.
I am having an exciting reaction to the steroid injection. In this reality, exciting is defined as excruciatingly painful and unexpected.
I got crutches this morning at physical therapy, and because of the pain, the appointment wasn’t great - I couldn’t do much of anything. The cats are a bit afraid of the crutches.
Anyways - not much to report today - other than the suck.
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August 21st, 2008 at 2:21 pm
Boo!! I hope you feel better! REST.
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gazelle reply on August 22nd, 2008:
am both resting and feeling better today.
thank you!
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August 21st, 2008 at 4:28 pm
Yikes, i sure hope you feel much better very soon!!!
M
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gazelle reply on August 22nd, 2008:
I’m not sure about the “much” better - but I am a “little” better.
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August 21st, 2008 at 4:39 pm
I am so sorry….
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gazelle reply on August 22nd, 2008:
thanks - I know you had your own hospital adventure this week!
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August 21st, 2008 at 5:36 pm
Ugh! I’m soooo sory about your knee! That does not sound good. If you do come into work tomorrow and want someone to bring you coffee or lunch give me a call =).
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gazelle reply on August 22nd, 2008:
Thanks for the offer! I decided to NOT go in today. My boss’s supervisor seemed pretty adamant about not wanting to see me again until Tuesday!
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August 22nd, 2008 at 1:34 am
hang in there with the SUCK.
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gazelle reply on August 22nd, 2008:
thanks - I think I’m seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.
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August 22nd, 2008 at 3:35 am
oh boo!! That sounds awful! I’m not sure I get how steroids put you in pain? Are you allergic??
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gazelle reply on August 22nd, 2008:
Apparently the steroid injection can cause increased joint pain for some people. It’s not a COMMON side effect, but it is listed as one. Why they told me about the skin-bleaching side effect (less common than increased joint pain) but neglected to tell me about the excruciating join pain side effect (which is more common when the injection is made into a joint - such as a knee - and if there is excess fluid present - such as in my case) is beyond me.
But - I think it’s better today - and hopefully will be all better by tomorrow.
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August 22nd, 2008 at 8:57 am
ouch!! Enjoy the beer and the break
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gazelle reply on August 22nd, 2008:
Thanks! At this point, I’m not sure about yoga tomorrow. I will probably have to skip it, due to the desire to not push too hard until I’m feeling better.
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