Survived again

I had my cervical epidural yesterday. No, it wasn’t as bad as I’d thought it would be, plus it only took about 20 minutes. Dr. Barr even gave me a hug when I left. When I was sitting on the table getting myself together I could feel it creeping up from the injection site in my upper back through to my neck; I felt like I was enveloped in a heaviness later that evening, sort of like when you’re coming down with something.

Last night I could really tell that I had been off all my anti-inflammatory medicines for a week. It was very hard to get comfortable between my back, my hips, all my joints, and especially when I put my head on a pillow (or two). I tried to doze sitting up, but my head got heavy making my neck hurt.
I finally got up and gave up. I commemorated the evening:

Sleepless Night

Here sit I throughout the night
Not touched by sleep at all
I patiently wait for morning light;
As hours drift so slowly by.

I toss, I turn; I count, I pray
But nothing ends my distress.
I have no hope to win tonight;
I know I’ve done my best

Finally my long night’s waiting ends
As dawn presents her light.
But I will not venture out today
Dark circles now ring my eyes!

I will not visit or see a smile
As I hide myself away.
Nor will I take a nap midway
It’s just never been my style.

No, I will struggle through this tired old day
And have another try tonight.
I’m sure a well-timed drinky-poo
Will start me out just right!

Oh well, I guess you can take this as a forewarning – I may end up grumpy today. Be VEERRY, VEERRY CAREFUL!