Called In

Today I did something that I have only done 1 other time in 2 and a half years...I called in sick. I'm not truly sick, or maybe I am. I am in so much pain and I am so swollen that it hurts to move everything and to top it off the left ankle is swollen up yet again. This might be attributed to working last night without pain meds or it might just be part of this never ending flare up. I'm not sure which, but I would have been useless to them today. I am barely moving from place to place and I hurt so bad. 18 more days till I see the specialist. I am praying that he sees it for what it is and allows me to get some much needed relief. UGH! I am barely making it today. Pain meds did not help at all and I took two this morning. 18 more days! 18 more days!! Praying for some relief. I need it today!!