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More back pains yesterday and last night. They weren't near as bad as a week ago, and were a bit more localized to the lower left side and left hip, but they still kept me from being able to go to sleep last night for a good hour or two. A Benadryl, 1/2 a Valium, and 4 ibuprofen, and I was finally able to go to sleep after attempting every stretch known to man that wasn't working.
I had my annual checkup with my regular doctor last week. She still insists I keep the Valium filled and handy as well as the migraine medicine. She's worried that my insistence on disregarding pills when I am feeling pain is just going to make things worse. I'm supposed to be taking the Valium about 3-4 times as often as I do, given my jaw pains, but most times I just grin and bear it (pardon the pun). I'll probably still refill the Valium anyway if these back issues keep popping up. I am wondering how much of it is my active attempt at keeping my back and posture straight. It could be my muscles retaliating while trying to stick to the previous status quo, whereas I'm trying to force the issue. I guess we'll see.
I had my annual checkup with my regular doctor last week. She still insists I keep the Valium filled and handy as well as the migraine medicine. She's worried that my insistence on disregarding pills when I am feeling pain is just going to make things worse. I'm supposed to be taking the Valium about 3-4 times as often as I do, given my jaw pains, but most times I just grin and bear it (pardon the pun). I'll probably still refill the Valium anyway if these back issues keep popping up. I am wondering how much of it is my active attempt at keeping my back and posture straight. It could be my muscles retaliating while trying to stick to the previous status quo, whereas I'm trying to force the issue. I guess we'll see.
