Myofascial Pain Syndrome Support Group
Myofascial Pain Syndrome (or MPS) is a term used to describe one of the conditions characterized by chronic pain. It is associated with and caused by "trigger points" (TrPs), sensitive and painful areas between the muscle and fascia. The symptoms can range from referred pain through myofascial trigger points to specific pains in other areas of the body. It may be related...
Hello, everyone. I have been on vacation at this wonderful place seeing old friends I really love. Great, huh? But then comes the re-entry. I am really an introvert so require a lot of time alone, especially after a lot of social activity. But being alone for days at a time sort of drives me crazy. That is an ongoing dilemma for me.
I have been having a lot of the usual (bad) pain. The new part is the localization at the base of my spine. I know from the x-rays that I have a little bend there. With the Watsu massage we have been working on straightening out the kink in the middle of my upper back, and my fear is that it is putting pressure on my lower back.
Along with the pain I have being having extreme feelings of fatigue. Two days ago I noticed that I had big dark circles under my eyes and that they were all puffy. So, I think, oh no, I have some new terrible ailment or the pressure I am putting on my spine is screwing it up in some horrible way. (Did I mention I was going a little crazy?)
And then I put psychological pressure on myself. I am living with all these boxes scattered around, I have to get people to put up the blinds, dig out the sewer line, etc. And all I can do is lie in bed and watch old TV shows on Netflix streaming! What a bad, bad person I am.
To add to the challenges facing me, I am such a perfectionist. I want to wash the new floor BEFORE I put down the rugs. And how the hell am I going to put down the rugs by myself? And I can't find what box my pots and pans are in, so last night at 11 PM I was straining my back lifting them all and looking at the labels.
In summary: Woe. Is. Me.
I have been having a lot of the usual (bad) pain. The new part is the localization at the base of my spine. I know from the x-rays that I have a little bend there. With the Watsu massage we have been working on straightening out the kink in the middle of my upper back, and my fear is that it is putting pressure on my lower back.
Along with the pain I have being having extreme feelings of fatigue. Two days ago I noticed that I had big dark circles under my eyes and that they were all puffy. So, I think, oh no, I have some new terrible ailment or the pressure I am putting on my spine is screwing it up in some horrible way. (Did I mention I was going a little crazy?)
And then I put psychological pressure on myself. I am living with all these boxes scattered around, I have to get people to put up the blinds, dig out the sewer line, etc. And all I can do is lie in bed and watch old TV shows on Netflix streaming! What a bad, bad person I am.
To add to the challenges facing me, I am such a perfectionist. I want to wash the new floor BEFORE I put down the rugs. And how the hell am I going to put down the rugs by myself? And I can't find what box my pots and pans are in, so last night at 11 PM I was straining my back lifting them all and looking at the labels.
In summary: Woe. Is. Me.
That makes me reckless. And since I'm a bit over the top with too much interaction in my life, it becomes more dangerous with me holding stress in my body.
^^That is so me. ^^
Really sorry pain is so high that you can't get your house together the way you want. That would totally make me crazy. It has been making me crazy this past year, you are not alone.
You are so not a bad person for taking care of yourself and keeping your brain distracted by watching movies. That's good self are I think!
Hopefully your new pain doc will come up with something for you.
I'm sorry your having a rough time. You have a lot of stress. Moving is one of the most difficult things. I agree with Iggy that watching movies and resting is what the doctor ordered. Be kind to yourself. I hope you feel better and more energized soon.
A side note, it's interesting how many introverts are on this board. Me included.
Tink
I can imagine the stress of the move an being in large groups has to be overwhelming. Be good to you and allow yourself to rest. Give yourself permission to lay in bed and know that its ok.
I wish there was away to take your pain away. I know it sounds funny but giving yourself permission, but it really works, you can tell yourself that this is what your body really needs right now.
I'm the same way, I beat myself up because I hate to miss work or feel guilty for resting. I have to remember that it is whats best for me.
Tink- that is interesting connection you made, large crowds make me super uncomfortable.
KISS is coming to town and I have always wanted to see them! The only way I can deal with it is to sit in the reserved section where I have my own assigned seat and be next my husband. LOL I gave my Saturday ticket to my buddy as I only want to see KISS, I have to sit thru a few other acts and also get to see Motley Crue.
God help me as this thing draws in a tons of people.