Pain rating according to scale: 8.5
Generalized pain? Not really
Particular points of emphasis: Low back, hips, spine, torso/ribcage.
Type of pain: Deep, intense stabbing along low back and hips that sharpens to a fever pitch when pressure is applied, such as in walking. Usual crushing burning in spine and whole torso.
Pain worsened by: Movement, exertion
Other symptoms: Fatigue, balance problems, tongue sores
Action taken: Pain meds, heating pad, stretches, sleep
One word summary: Cripple.
Note: Pain made it almost impossible to walk, except for a minute shuffling gait. Went to bed sometime in the late afternoon/early evening and slept for 12+ hours, waking only to occasionally eat and take meds as scheduled (including pain meds).
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