Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Not what I thought my problem was

Since this summer I have been paranoid about what I call my "rhino" hump on the base of my neck.
I thought it came from being overweight.  I thought it was early stages of osteo, but there is a small what they call brown fatty tissue pocket, not white thank goodness ( I am being sarcastic) at the base of my neck, but after 3 doctors and x-rays, the specialist has decided that the hump is not what is causing me pain in my neck and shoulders.  Instead it is arthritis and stress. I have never really been what I thought to be a outwardly stressful person, I usually can roll with most punches. Plus, I am not introverted so I don't hold much back, but I do tense up in my upper back and shoulders.  So Thursday I started Physical Therapy once again and larger doses of ibuprofen.  Thursday was great my back was on fire for thirty minutes after leaving that office. It was painful but I can almost turn my head and look over my shoulder now.  Today, they put me in traction and pulled on my neck, if only it will get rid of my double chin, I will be forever grateful.  Then, Tracy (the strong handed therapist) pinched my neck and throat till I thought I was going to cry, she laughed and said she has never seen such tight muscles. She thought she could make music by playing  a violin string on my neck. I have to try and sit different at the office, I have to learn to sleep on my back, which I absolutely hate. I have to  wear the most unflattering tan tape around my neck. Then go back and do some new things again Friday.  I have come to the conclusion all this started when I started working at the storage building and sitting in a office. I need a massage therapist to visit me once a week at the office...Say Amen to that!

1 comment:

  1. Oh my stars!! That is tough to be sure. I hope all this torture helps you!!! Oh and just so you know...they sell fabulous turtlenecks at Walmart that will cover up that unsightly tape. Ha-ha!! Also, losers like me go to places like Walmart late at night just to live on the edge!!! Maybe you and I should check into a nursing home! We could share a room.

    Love ya!

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