Past couple of weeks, since being assaulted, I have felt like crap. I seriously do not recall being struck in my side, so not sure if I lost consciousness for a few seconds or what. I know I was struck on my left side. I think he may have kicked me while I was down.
So, my left side has been painful, especially just below the rib cage. I have also had chapped lips, which is always a sign of illness for me. The pain got better and worse. This past weekend was the worst, with no energy at all. At work Sunday I felt horrid and my side was extremely painful, with palpable swelling present. I have been suspicious of a microscopic spleen rupture. Which can happen weeks after trauma.
Last two days my lips became less chapped. Finally, last night I got some serious sleep (with some chemical assistance from cannabis oil). I woke once during the night drenched with sweat but otherwise fine. I knew then that things were taking a turn for the better. Today I woke up after about 10 hours of sleep, maybe a little more. The pain is gone and so are the chapped lips.
So, my theory is as I stated, a microscopic spleen rupture. Since the spleen is part of the lymph system, lymph leaked into surrounding tissues and bloodstream this weekend. My body responded by sealing off the leak. Now the rupture is walled off and my spleen is returning to normal.
One aspect of this comes down to the need for a more reliable schedule. Just so I can sleep on a semi-regular basis instead of staying up late one day, going to sleep early the following day just so I can go to work early in the morning the next day. That stuff may normally have negative effects but if trying to heal, it's disastrous.
I am allegedly supposed to start a consistent evening shift schedule starting in the next few weeks. If that doesn't happen, I will actively seek other employment.
So, my left side has been painful, especially just below the rib cage. I have also had chapped lips, which is always a sign of illness for me. The pain got better and worse. This past weekend was the worst, with no energy at all. At work Sunday I felt horrid and my side was extremely painful, with palpable swelling present. I have been suspicious of a microscopic spleen rupture. Which can happen weeks after trauma.
Last two days my lips became less chapped. Finally, last night I got some serious sleep (with some chemical assistance from cannabis oil). I woke once during the night drenched with sweat but otherwise fine. I knew then that things were taking a turn for the better. Today I woke up after about 10 hours of sleep, maybe a little more. The pain is gone and so are the chapped lips.
So, my theory is as I stated, a microscopic spleen rupture. Since the spleen is part of the lymph system, lymph leaked into surrounding tissues and bloodstream this weekend. My body responded by sealing off the leak. Now the rupture is walled off and my spleen is returning to normal.
One aspect of this comes down to the need for a more reliable schedule. Just so I can sleep on a semi-regular basis instead of staying up late one day, going to sleep early the following day just so I can go to work early in the morning the next day. That stuff may normally have negative effects but if trying to heal, it's disastrous.
I am allegedly supposed to start a consistent evening shift schedule starting in the next few weeks. If that doesn't happen, I will actively seek other employment.
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