I woke twice during the night from pain. I used relaxation response to minimize the pain, and was able to get back to sleep. This morning had a pain level of 8 with spikes higher. I took 15 mg morphine, 100 mg Tramadol, 5 mg of Oxycodone, and 1000 mg of acetaminophen again and 45 minutes later was down to 7. At least I could get out of bed and shower, though it's painful. I won't do my walk again today. I think that's 4 consecutive days this week. Not good. I am sitting at the table now where I will spend much of the day. I continue having Lucy run around the house to retrieve things for me. This morning it was my checkbook from the other room to write a check for her school activity. I don't like to put that burden on her but just can't take those steps. Conservation is key, as is planning ahead.
I plan on calling Dr. Schakel today and sharing my current status on this new main management plan.
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