October 24th, 2014 - Friday

For years the words "Thank God It's Friday" have resided the on lips of those that have had a long week, or they just need a day or two off from the hustle and bustle of their lives.  While its true that I have uttered those same words, today, this Friday, is not one of those days.  My neck has decided to flare up again and my arm has been a constant for its level of pain.

I had a fall almost a week ago in which I landed on my arm in which has given way to the fear that I did "crack" or fracture the stupid thing.  It did swell and there was some bruising that was present, and it was my bad arm so I'm not sure if I just aggravated the crap out of it or if it really was broken to some extent.  All I know is that it gave that little extra "special" shot of pain that has exacerbated the whole pain scale.

As for my neck I still believe that the pain that I have in residence there still makes me think that the CRPS has migrated or expanded itself.  I've had those episodes that we all have had whereby it hurts to turn your head and this does have similar symptoms but this has lasted far to long.  I'm not sure what to think any more.

The pain level today is about a 9 - 9 1/2 in the arm and a good 9 1/2 in the neck.  Awesome.  TGIF my rear end.

October 19th, 2014 - Sunday

Quite the day today.  Despite the fact that the Bears lost and my son called incessantly about printing his homework (just four times in 10 minutes) and our dog paced over and over to the point of his exhaustion as he searched for my Mom's cat to play with, the day was marred with an event that happened the day before.

On Saturday, October 18th, 2014 our daughter had her Senior pictures taken and we had some family pictures taken at the same time.  As the session ended, I had a fall and I stuck my left hand out to break my fall, my bad arm.  I say that I "Humpty Dumpty'd" and that is a pretty safe analogy because I crumbled like an eggshell when I hit the ground.  My wrist is in so much stinking pain right now, I want to cry.  It's swollen, black and blue a little and it throbs like one of those cartoon thumbs that would swell up when it was hit with a hammer.  I have a horrific week ahead and the last thing I needed was this to happen.

Pain scale is damned close to a 10 and my night hasn't gained any relief from the stupid injury.  The EMT in me and my own ability to downgrade injuries of mine are at odds right now.  I need my pain meds, and sleep but my meds keep me awake so...  Sleep is but a mere dream which is ironic if you really think about it.  My neck still hurts, I have to be careful how I turn it and how fast I do so as well.

September 30th, 2014 - Tuesday

Pain level is the same as usual.  The weather is weird.  One minute its cold then the next its hot so that is playing tricks with my arm.  September is a mere afterthought now, hopefully October will bring some relief!  Pinched nerve still exists in some capacity too so that makes it even more fun.  9 1/2 out of 10.

September 29th, 2014 - Monday

The pinched nerve in my neck seems to have dissipated a little but it still reminds me that it is there.  As for the arm its freaking painful right now.  Looks like this September will be ending the same way it has for the last six.  I hate this crap.

September 25th, 2014 - Thursday

My neck still hurts like a bear but I am moving it more.  My arm is much different, the pain is as it always is: In nightmare mode.  Probably 9 1/2 today (left arm).  Neck is probably 7 or 8.  I'm sick and tired of hurting each and every day.  Six years and seven months ago I got hurt and it has never stopped hurting.  I hate this crap.

September 24th, 2014 - Wednesday

I'm still thinking that this pinched nerve is somehow related to my CRPS.  It hurts almost as much and touching it is like resting on a hot grill.  My pain for the day is static, I feel as crappy today as I did yesterday.  I'll try to write a little, maybe that will help somewhat.  CRPS sucks eggs.

September 23rd, 2014 - Tuesday

Despite the fact that the Bears won last night my day hasn't been very good.  My CRPS never plays nice as it is but its been exacerbated by a pinched nerve in my neck.  I feel even worse than ever and I have to start to worry / wonder whether or not this could be my CRPS expanding its territory.  That would be about as much fun as swimming in the ocean in the middle of a chum slick with great white sharks swimming at my feet.  In all honesty if this is expanding I won't have a freaking clue as to what to do.  Pain level is 9 1/2 at least.