Sorer By The Minute

 Yesterday was a cool and sunny day with a high of 1C. This morning it is partly cloudy (you can see the full moon) and -6C. Today is suppose to be sunny with a high of 2C. 

Lifestyle

I started the day out doing well. I got the laundry on and started to vacuum and mop all the rooms. As the morning went on, I got slower and sorer by the minute. I did finish both the floors and the laundry. 

I am not sure if I am having a flare-up but I think I am. All I know is that nothing worked; Tylenol or heat. I even ended up on the bed doing yoga. That helped a bit. I did sit with heat on my back most of the afternoon. I stretched a lot when in the kitchen as I could hold onto the counters. My back would spasm every time I got up off the couch which was annoying. 

In bed, I stretched out a lot. Nothing was working. When I turned over, I had a series of pops and got some relief. I would say that I am 50% better this morning. Hopefully I am getting over it. 

Sewing

I did sew for an hour yesterday. I interfaced the pocket, sewed it into a hot dog, pressed it well and stitched it to the lining. I also did some horizontal stitching so there were several separate pockets. I gave it a final pressing and left the room. It was all I could do with the pain I was having. 

Knitting

None done last night due to pain. 

Thoughts

    I think this flare up was caused by the storm we had on Wednesday night/Thursday morning. I was stiff for osteopathy, somewhat better Friday and Saturday and then it hit hard yesterday. It is in my mid back and both the right and left glutes are sore. 

    My weight went up yesterday due to the pain I am having. It is annoying but I know I have fluid around the sore spots and it will leave once the soreness is gone. I am drinking lots of fluids to help the retained fluid move.

    With the flare up, I am behind on what I need to do for Christmas. I will have to push myself as much as I can to get things done. I did make my list and I hope I can do it. I do need one trip to the craft store for some supplies. The rest will take one morning in our community and a couple of afternoons of sewing and crafting. 

Today

I have physio this morning and then I will try to finish the bag. I will also try to make the reindeer holders if I have time. I may feel good enough to knit tonight, if not I will rest with heat on the sore spots. It is a day to do what I can and rest when I have to. 

Until the next time..................................................