Tuesday night I felt a tiny pop in my back. Wednesday I woke up in excruciating pain when I moved. I was supposed to pick up groceries curbside and they were kind enough to hold them for me even though I gave them hardly any notice. Walking more than 4 or 5 steps would cause spasms and tears. As would getting to a sitting position or standing or bending to feed my cat.

Thursday I woke up feeling a little better, I could walk more than 5 steps without spasms so decided to get my groceries and another curbside order I’d placed for yarn. Wrong thing to do. Went from the grocery store to the ER. By then I wasn’t sure if I’d pulled something, cracked a rib or there was something up with my kidney.

Turns out I pulled a muscle or ligament or tendon by my spine according to the ER Dr, the pain is localized-he was able to find the spot first try. He was happy that I’d had a CT so close to this that he could access to help assess what was going on now. He said I should go in when something like this happens especially because of my situation.

Today I was feeling a little better so decided to wash my hair. It really needed it but I sure didn’t need the pain to ramp up again. The ER Dr has given me a prescription for anti-inflammatories but I haven’t filled it yet. I just can’t go through the pain it’s going to take to get it filled at a pharmacy. I know that the pain will subside over time so I’ll rest and if I’m not feeling better by Monday I’ll get it filled.

I really don’t need this right now. Seriously.