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I cannot believe this.

I have had one medical crisis after another this year. As soon as I get over one, another one rears its head. I woke up today, hopeful for a wonderful day, since my stomach virus seems to be gone. Then I decided to wash some clothes. I bent over to get the dirty clothes out of the hamper and felt this tremendous pop in my lower back---in my lumbar region where I have those 2 bad discs. It felt like everything in that area separated. It was such a jolt, and when I felt this hot, burning pain, I grabbed a nearby Advil bottle and took 3 pills.

It hurts worse to lie down, so I have been walking round and round the apartment trying to keep my back from locking up on me.

I am embarrassed to tell my husband this. I feel like such a burden to him. Sunday I rammed my foot on the side of the tub (after jumping in to scalding hot water!) and bruised it. Then I started with the vomiting and diarrhea. Last night, I was checking my blood sugar--- and now this.

I promise I'm not a hypochondriac, but I feel like that's what my family and friends think of me. Who would ever wish this on themself? I hate this. My life has turned into one medical issue after another. I feel like God is punishing me.

I am in the worst physical condition I've ever been in. I know I need to lose some weight and get some exercise. But every time I try to do anything, something else like this sets me back.

In the past, I've been very active. I worked out at the Y every morning and/or walked for an hour each day in my neighborhood. So for me to not be able to do anything physical is killing me.

Sorry for the long post, but I just need to vent. I would be appreciative of any prayers you could send my way. I want to lead a healthy active life. I miss my old life! It won't come back!

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