So that muscle I pulled in my butt? The physical therapist told me I may have a slight strain, but my big problem is inflammation of my sciatic nerve.

This is very painful.

It just wasn't getting better with the antiinflammatories, muscle relaxants, ice and stretching. And my left thigh became numb. So I saw the physical therapist, who manipulated my back, heated me up, electrified me, massaged me, and figured me out.

She even figured out a way for me to sit and drive the van without intense, nauseating pain.

I felt much better yesterday after my session with her, but today - well, not so much. I'm just so sore. And I can't get comfortable. I lie flat on the couch with ice on my back, or I walk around. I can only sit if it's on a hard chair with a back, with a towel rolled up behind me. It hurts to go to the bathroom.

I am miserable. And Hubby's whiny because the dog track closes today, and he wants me to make him breakfast. And Bubba is Bubba, wanting every ounce of my attention. And I know The Princess would love to take a shower - if I could take care of the baby for her. And the furniture guy is here fixing the couch. And I have to make an eclair cake for a barbecue we're supposed to go to tonight. And there's a sale on jeans at 0ld Navy that we HAVE to attend.

How long before I get another advi1? Maybe I should break out the vic0din.