Cyclobenzaprine

Don't expect to read much on this blog in the near future. 

About seven years ago, I was diagnosed with Degenerative Disc Disease, a condition many people my age struggle with, though I suspect that my case may be more severe than what is typical. 

There have been several times when, in doing something very everyday, I experienced back pain that made any movement painful.

A few days ago, I was sitting with less than ideal posture and I coughed and something twisted or pinched in my lower back.

Evie drove me, and I waddled into the doctor's office, the next day. He prescribed Cyclobenzaprine and offered me steroids and physical therapy. 

I accepted the Rx for Cyclobenzaprine  which is a muscle relaxant. The doctor told me that, after I take it, I'll want to sleep. 

He gave me 10 days worth. I'm starting my second day. My estimate is that I slept 15 hours? yesterday. 

But, my brain is really addled. In fact, if this post is unreadable, you'll understand. I am being careful to read and reread what I'm laying down...but who knows?

Yesterday, I tried listening to an audio book I'd gotten from the library online and had had on hold for more than a month. I gave up after 15 minutes because I couldn't make sense of it.

Evie's been wonderful through this. She's still low on stamina and, for the moment, between the drowsiness and the pain, I'm useless.