Orthopedics.

20 days since knee surgery.

Rehabilitation and a check-up on the wound.

And, I consulted about the stiffness and pain that have been continuing since summer.

They took an X-ray of my lower back...

For now, it's not diagnosed as ankylosing spondylitis, but they said it might be a different story in six months.

More than the name of the disease, I just hate living a painful life every day while complaining about how much it hurts, and I want to do something about it...

The result of the consultation...

A tape to apply to the body (apparently a strong painkiller?)

I received something called Zictor Tape.

Apparently, if I use this, I am forbidden from taking Loxonin or Celecoxib.

But actually, last night, I couldn't stand it anymore and took half a 75mg Lyrica pill.

This morning, I feel incredibly good.

While I think maybe I do need Lyrica after all, the withdrawal is just too scary, so I want to improve my QOL with the tape I was given...

Shall I give it a try...