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Just another day in paradise

It's hard to believe today could be worse than yesterday, but it is.

The high today is only supposed to get to 60°F, and it's mostly overcast, although the sun has been trying show itself on occasion.  Plus there's a 30% chance of rain all day.

Even worse, my lower back is still hurting, and it doesn't seem to be getting much better. It may even be worse than yesterday.

I can't sit down for more than a few minutes at a time, so I can't even watch TV, to pass the time away, on this miserable day.  And laying down on the bed doesn't help much either.

The only consolation is, I picked a good week to hurt my back, as the weather really isn't good bike riding weather.  Still I would rather be out on the bike regardless.

Oh well, sorry for boring you all with my petty complaints, but I just had to vent and get that off my chest.

Maybe going to a wine tasting later this afternoon will cheer me up some.
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Becky said…
I hope your back gets better. I know what a drag that can be. I have to have another consultation for an epidural and the can see me the end of JUNE. Geez, now you got me started.
4:19 PM
Marc said…
Well, you must have been excited, your sentence doesn't make a lot of sense.

Do you mean "the doctor can't see you until the end of June?"

You might check another Kaiser facility to see if you can get to see a doctor earlier. Besides a second opinion wouldn't be such a bad idea regardless.

As for me, I just got up, and I'm guardedly optimistic my back is getting better. I actually got a good nights sleep.

But only time will tell for sure.

I think I'll go put some ice on it now.
11:18 PM
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