This was not going to be my topic for today. I had plans to blog about travelling and geekery over the last several days, but my body has decided otherwise.
On Saturday, I twisted my ankle a bit and this resulted in a bout of sciatica. For those who don't know, the sciatic nerve runs from the spine through the butock and down the leg. In my case, my ankle twist caused some muscle swelling which is pinching on the nerve. It was irritating for a day, then I moved a bunch of furniture in my classroom and it really flaired up. So I spent all of yesterday passed out with painkillers and muscle relaxants. Yay. Puts a dent in plans.
Here's the thing- this is not the first time this has happened. I struggle with ongoing aches and pains that I think are excessive, considering my age. I'm only 42, for crying out loud! Is there a particular reason I have headaches all the time (4-5 times a week)? I also have a lot of back pain and my knee joints creak and ache every time I go upstairs.
Yeah, I'm a little overweight and stress out too much, but my body seems to think that I'm 70. Most of these aches and pains don't keep me from doing anything- I still get everything done that I need to. What worries me is thinking about what my body will be like when I turn 60 or 70. Will I be able to travel and be active with my husband? We have all of these plans for retirement! What if my body won't hold out that long?
That is one of the reasons I wanted to start this blog- to help me eat better and exercise more and take better care of my body. It's tough to do any of those things when you are passed out on the couch with painkillers.
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