Ouch January 10, 2008 ~ 10:19 am
Posted by Julie in : Academic Office Monkey, Assorted Ailments , trackbackAll the stress at work is starting to wear on my physically. I typically carry my stress in my neck and shoulders, and we’ve gotten to epic proportions right now - I can barely turn my head to see over my shoulder on either side. According to Skippy, I’m also grinding my teeth so the TMJ is acting up. The teeth grinding is funny if you think about it: the job that makes me grind my teeth and damage them is the same job that gives me shit dental insurance so that if I do damage them, I have to pay for it out of pocket. Damned if you do, damned if you don’t.
I’ve scheduled at appointment with a massage therapist for after work tomorrow night in the hopes that they can work some of this out. The trip to Florida next week should also help. Because if I’m not allowed to kill some of the people I work with (and I’m pretty sure that’s in the campus handbook, the no killing co-workers rule), then at least I can escape them for a week. And it will be good. Until I have to come back.
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I don’t know if your insurance will cover it or not, but might I also suggest a chiropractor if you don’t already have one?
I go to a chiropractor to help correct my TMJ, and it makes a huge difference in a very good way. And also for just general feeling betterness. I know there are a lot of people who think they are quacks, but if you go to a very good, reputable one, you should be in good hands ~ just like any other type of doctor.
Grace~ Actually, you just reminded me that I found an accupuncturist in my neighborhood that takes my insurance. I think I’m going to give that a try for the Carpal Tunnel after I get back from Florida (the medical practice also includes a chiropractor).
I’m rather fondle of my MSM lotion for carpal tunnel–it helps mine. And today I’m making a batch, one that’ll actually come out right (I did one last night but messed it up).
Pan~How much?
You definately need some sort of stress relief - at least, the kind that won’t get you fired. Enjoy Florida!