Today has been a climactic day. For he past few days, I’ve been experiencing what for me is a hallmark of my fibromyalgia: neck pain. In fact, that’s what first took me to the doctor over 14 years ago. Today the pain has been nearly unbearable, leaving me feeling nauseous and like I could scream. Nothing has helped: Tylenol with Codeine, heat, ice pack, muscle relaxant. My neck muscles, in addition to hurting, are sore as if they’ve been used in strenuous exercise. 45 minutes ago I gave in and took one of my heavy duty pain killers. Little relief yet.
This is what makes caring for my husband difficult: my own pain can be so overwhelming and debilitating that I can’t focus on Phil. Thankfully, I didn’t have to get him to any appointments today, although we did miss church.
Well, I have until Wednesday to feel better. I will be praying for relief.
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