back pain

I have had, over the years, several episodes of back pain, as in muscle spasms. I have been to the emergency room a couple times, where they give me powerful drugs and it gets better. On one occasion, the drugs made me throw up. Anyway, now I have a supply of the three drugs that I need to take: muscle relaxant, anti-inflammation drug, and pain reliever. I have also tried massage, yoga and chiropractic in the past, but I can't afford any of that these days. There's a psychological component, because I become almost paralyzed with fear, knowing that my back is spasming and I have to relax...

Yesterday morning I woke up with back pain, which eventually led to spasms. I took my drugs and went to the service, but I was dozing through much of it. The congregation did elect a new slate of officers, so I am past president, effective May 1. (yay)

The pain did pretty much subside, but the meds. left me out of it, sleeping off and on all day. I also used a heating pad.

This morning it is a lot better, but sore. And I am very nervous--should I play racquetball? Should I work in the garden? Should I sit at my computer? And what should I do, if not any of those things? I really thought I was past it, now that I am getting regular exercise, but apparently not. Maybe sitting at the funeral and the play on Saturday, combined with weeding, brought it on?

Ray planted the three hydrangeas for me and then it rained last night, so that was good. It didn't rain enough to keep Captain from having to water the garden, probably tomorrow. Vanessa made supper.