I'm in the bathroom scrubbing the sink with soft scrub, and I'm wringing out the wash rag when....

...a searing pain shoots in streams from my neck down my right arm, at the same time it travles down the right side of my spine to a spot just above the kidney area.

I turn the slight corner to my bedroom and flop in agony onto my bed and roll for 30 minutes, tears streaming from my eyes and sweating like mad.  

(If I didn't know better... and I DO... it was almost like a CH attack in my back)

I was finally able to get to the small desk in my room where I had some muscle relaxers, and took two of those with a deep swig of java and lay back on the bed and start trying to massage my own neck, and roll my knees side to side to strech my spine.  

I've had back problems since the car accident back in '86, and it's only gotten worse with time.  The assult in '97 didn't help matters any either.

I didn't think the problems would catch up with me this soon though.  I mean really...wringing out a wash rag?

So anyway, I had to vent this so I can pick myself up again, and just "get on with things".  

Thanks for listening.

The back's a funny beast. My kid sister was washing her hair in the shower and ended up on a back board from pulling something in her back. Sorry yer ailing Redd, back pain sux. [smiley=hug.gif]

Joe

Well I fractured my arm with a loaf of bread - I've learned the most innocuous things can be the "stress" that makes something give. I tore the rotator cuff in my shoulder - that really does hurt but do you think I know how I did it?! not a chance

Pegg I don't think it was *just* ringing out that rag but that the bones/muscles you used right then at that moment created the straw that broke the camels back if you'll pardon the expression.

Can you go to the ER? I think you need to.

It's  calmed down greatly  after taking the MR's.  Only a slight twinge in the right shoulder blade area, not even worthy of ibuprophin.  

Hurt like a MF'er at the time though...Dyl had just walked out the door for school...

I just needed to vent it out...and I thank you all for the concern.  I'll be ok after a hot shower and I'll keep an eye (so to speak) on it...just in case.

Thanks again...

Please do be careful for a while - that sounded scary so you obviously have some injury there ((HUG)) very gentle hug though LOL

Thank you so much Helen, and I promise I'll be careful.  

It scared the hell out me.  I've promised myself to take it very easy today.

Love to all...

Ouch.  :-/

I've done my share of zigging when I should have been zagging too. Be careful but be active kid.  8-)

Charlie

Take care.  It doesn't take much to throw your thingamajiggy out of whack.  If not that, watch out for the whatchamacallit, cos' it can be a cantankerous thing.

'darlin

Oh no, sis. I'm glad yer feeling better. I've done stuff like that too. Usually if I'm a bit chilled, the muscles will tighten up across my shoulder, up my neck and down my back.

Glad the MR's helped. If you can, try a cold pack (peas, or whatever) while the MR's are working, it helps inflammation and the pain.

And please. Get thee to a doc. Yes, old injuries will catch up with you. You need looked at, sis.

I'm continuing to take it very easy.  There is alot of left overs in the fridge the kids can warm up for dinner.

I'm keeping the MR's going every 6 hours for the next few days.  So I don't seize up and hurt myself again, worse.  

There was no swelling anywhere Chris, I think I pinched a nerve the way it spread in both directions the way it did, and with that spasm the muscles came along for the ever so painful ride.

OUCH!!!!  

I hope your back feels better soon.  Sending some healing vibes your way  :-*

Redd,

Hope you had a good night's sleep and are feeling better today!

Take care.