Oh, idajoy! Please, go to a doctor, okay? I know you're scared, but e en in my area we're getting good precautions ---- it might be something really fixable, and you shouldn't suffer if you can avoid it... But that's my opinion. I'm the lunatic rubbing everythign down with rubbing alcohol before touching it with gloves right now.

Gentle hugs.

Thanks, Leo. I’m not being as clean as you. I should do a better job.

I finally went to sleep around 3am. I can feel the pain coming on again. I am just too afraid to go to the doctor. I may try and talk with them today.

Ida, I'm so sorry to hear you're in so much pain. My back pain has increased also this year, but it's the same old game, feels like my spine is simply caught in a bear trap.

If this pain is new, I'd consider going in. Maybe start with a chiropractor?? OR another idea is to call ahead to your doctors office. Find out if they are taking on something of this nature. Not all offices are operating the same. Some only take new cases/new concerns in the mornings after things have everything has been sanitized. And some clinics/hospitals have a designated area for covid concerns or a separate entrance/building for that reason.

Maybe by calling ahead you can find out if it truly is a concern or not. Another idea is to call to see if your clinic is doing virtual visits? Where you can talk on the phone/video through the phone with your doctor??

Either way, I hope it gets better. Is it better with rest? Heat? Ice? Etc??

Thanks, Wonder.

I did do a virtual appointment with my doctor today. My problem wasn’t considered something to come in for. He thinks I have a pinched nerve, so I got put on a stronger muscle relaxer and prednisone. He said it will take time and I should rest. Hubby just came home with my pills.

Thanks for your concern guys.

Ida, I hope the meds give you relief from the pain.

I have had a pinched nerves in my neck and low back and ice was helpful. If heat gets me nowhere then I try ice and sometimes alternate ice and heat.

Hi Milily. Thanks for the ideas. I do try heat and ice. The heat seems better. Take care.

Hi idajoy
Sorry to hear youv'e been in so much pain, I hope the medication helps and the rest......
I am new to this site and although it is awful that there is so many people suffering it's also comforting on the other hand to know I not a lot
Sending virtual hugs to you

Meant to say I not alone......not a lot....typo lol

Hi star. Thanks for your kind words.

My pain doctor does a procedure for pinched nerve. My neighbor has that. about once a year she has it burned somehow and it's good for a year.