Vicki, thanks. I am doing either 600 or 800 mgs of Ibuprofen every 5-6 hours. Yes, I am swollen and that's what makes it so hard to get my range of motion back. I got 91 degrees today, but with a little yelp. I work a couple hours, then ice. I'm getting ready to ice again son.

Do you have a moist heat pad for your lower back? If not, you must RUN right out and get one. Since I've been sleeping on my back and sitting around so much, my lower back has been aching. I have a moist heat pad on the bed and I fall asleep with it on. You have to hold the switch down for it to work. As I fall asleep, I must let go of the switch. It has been a life saver! I hope you have one.
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