Well, I was hoping not to have to update this, but I actually looked at my back in the mirror last night. It is bruised from the top of my buttocks to the middle of my back. I woke up this morning practically unable to move with my left leg completely numb to the hip. I cannot move my left ankle or flex it even as little as I used to be able to. Classic sciatica with drop foot. I will be going to the doctor as soon as he will see me to give the five day steroid pack a try, I have had good luck with it in the past, but I have also had back surgery from these very symptoms. Only pain free when lying flat. Getting to the bathroom was very difficult.

Does anyone have an idea why this would develop after three days? I know I didn't rest enough because of my daughter and grandson being here, I cooked and generally did too much, but this seems a heavy penalty. Going through with the party since the food is all prepared and they are used to me being more or less disabled. Been here before, more puzzled and annoyed than scared at this point.