In the last post, I mentioned that I am currently experiencing my worse flare up. It started sometime in August and it felt like backaches, and that's what I thought it was. As time went on, the discomfort progressed into more pain and stiffness. I do yoga regularly, around 2-3 times a week and began to find it difficult to do yoga, as I was experiencing pains in my shoulder and upper back region. My neck began to feel very stiff.
By September, my discomfort grew so great that I finally convinced myself of the need to see the doctor. (I admit I amquite stubborn and don't like seeing doctors! That would just mean admitting that I am sick and I hate that feeling!) I went to the local GP and had a consultation. He was shocked that I tolerated the pain and discomfort this long, instantly proclaiming that I was currently experiencing a major flare up. He prescribes me 3 doses of maximum strength (120mg) Arcoxia and 10 doses of 90mg Arcoxia. I only realized how far i was feeling from normal, since I had tolerated the feeling the pain (and exhaustion, fatigue and low-grade fevers) to the point of being used to it.
The pains came back as soon as I stopped the drugs for a couple of days. I was slated to go to Nepal for a mini adventure trip, which involved trekking, water rafting and jungle activities, at the end of September. How will I make it?
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