Pain, Pain, Go Away

For the past couple of days, my knees and left hip have been killing me.   Usually, I can sit at the computer for an hour at a time and be comfortable.  Recently, though, after about ten minutes, I have to get up and walk around because my hip starts hurting.  Junior says it is from swimming so much, and using muscles that I haven't used in years.  He could be right.  The only thing I know, though, is that I need to find a way to stop the pain.

I have tried having Junior rub my hip with lotion, and while it feels good while he's doing it, not long after he stops, the pain is back.  I went online in search of suggestions, and found this msm cream which sounds like it might help.  It has a bunch of different ingredients, like an anti-inflammatory agent, and herbs that are known for their healing and soothing properties.  All I know is that it sounds like it could help with my joint pain, so I need to give it a try. 

Otherwise, Junior says I may have to stop swimming for a little while, and we all know that that is not going to happen.  I would rather deal with the pain.

Quick Update

I ended up in the ER yesterday because of the pain in my jaw/ear. Long story short, I need to have my wisdom tooth pulled. I am now on an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory pain reliever, and feeling a little less pain right now. The only drawback is that I am also a little loopy. I don't do well with mediation, and slept over 12 hours last night, and I could still sleep for a few more hours. In fact, as soon as I do a few posts, I am headed back to bed.

Feeling....Something....Maybe

I woke up this morning with a knot in my back. I blame all the cleaning and moving of furniture I did yesterday. I ended up taking a valium (10mg) and anyone who knows me well knows I do not do well on medicine. Tylenol PM knocks me out for a day, and nyquil usually puts me out for 48 hours or so. Needless to say, I'm quite loopy right now. My back still hurts, I just don't care! I spent this morning watching a movie I borrowed from Nicole, Coyote Ugly. A very good movie. Give Nicole a hand, folks!Now if I could just get her to watch The 40 Year Old Virgin......