Strongly tempted to commence 5-4-3-2-1 self-medicating with existing supply of prednisolone cortisone tablets left over from a different affliction.
Really strongly tempted. But I shall resist. 5-4-3-2-1 means 5 one day, 4 the next, etc.
Just checked with the medical clinic: two appointment cancellations available today, both after 4 pm. Won't bother with either, they're both too close to the scheduled 5:30 pm time anyway. Not gonna make much difference.
If I don't eat, I don't shit, ergo I won't have to wipe up afterwards. And believe me, with this mysterious wrist injury, I don't wanna wipe, it hurts too much if i bend the wrist at all.
I have an appointment with my GP at 5:30 pm, if I call at or near opening time in about three hours, there may be cancelled appointment slots available earlier in the day.
Re pain in right wrist: I’m inclined to think it’s tendon-related. In the most tender spot there’s noticeable swelling plus it all responds best to ice packs & lightly tied compression dressings that reduce joint movement.
A modicum of comfort from an ice pack & laying the wrist flat on the bed got me a few hours of sleep. Still not much fun.
Pain level is extraordinarily intense now. I cannot even think what the condition is or it’s cause. All I know is that it hurts immensely. The pain is moving up my forearm to the elbow now.
I don’t like it at all.
Crazy weather forecast for the coming weekend: Saturday, 41°C; then 20°C on Sunday.