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<blockquote data-quote="flutterbee" data-source="post: 103554"><p>Beth - I'm going to go stand in the hot shower and let the water beat down on my neck and the back of my head. I came across the vicks a bit ago when I was unpacking, so I'll take that in with me. Then, I'll use ice when I get out. The back of my neck, upper back and shoulders are so painful and tight feeling, though, that I think I need to do some moist heat.</p><p></p><p>smallworld - I've considered going to the ER tonight, but even though our hospital is affiliated with the bigger hospitals in the area, it's still pretty much a po-dunk hospital. They will just give me a shot for the pain and then I'd have to figure out how to get home. I'd rather my doctor address it. Besides, it might just speed along those appts I need with the specialists. If it gets any worse, though, I will head over. I can wake easy child if I have to. I have to take aspirin everyday anyway because of my heart disease. It's the enteric coated - the cardiologists insisted on that - and I think that's supposed to be easier on your stomach. It's still an NSAID, though, and those are supposed to be no-no's for me. But then my doctor just rx'd Voltaren for me, which is an NSAID so I have no idea anymore. I see my cardiologist tomorrow, too, so I'll clear everything with him then.</p><p></p><p>Thank you, ladies. I'll try your suggestions.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="flutterbee, post: 103554"] Beth - I'm going to go stand in the hot shower and let the water beat down on my neck and the back of my head. I came across the vicks a bit ago when I was unpacking, so I'll take that in with me. Then, I'll use ice when I get out. The back of my neck, upper back and shoulders are so painful and tight feeling, though, that I think I need to do some moist heat. smallworld - I've considered going to the ER tonight, but even though our hospital is affiliated with the bigger hospitals in the area, it's still pretty much a po-dunk hospital. They will just give me a shot for the pain and then I'd have to figure out how to get home. I'd rather my doctor address it. Besides, it might just speed along those appts I need with the specialists. If it gets any worse, though, I will head over. I can wake easy child if I have to. I have to take aspirin everyday anyway because of my heart disease. It's the enteric coated - the cardiologists insisted on that - and I think that's supposed to be easier on your stomach. It's still an NSAID, though, and those are supposed to be no-no's for me. But then my doctor just rx'd Voltaren for me, which is an NSAID so I have no idea anymore. I see my cardiologist tomorrow, too, so I'll clear everything with him then. Thank you, ladies. I'll try your suggestions. [/QUOTE]
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