Sunday, I remarked to a colleague that I wish customers would learn, and use, three little words. No, I don’t want any of them saying I love you, though in truth one or two are pretty tasty lol. I was picking Sunday, trying to hurry as it was so busy, when I looked up and noted a man was glowering at me. I had no way of knowing I was in his way, he said nothing, so I moved, but all he had to say was Excuse me please. 3 little words, I would happily have moved, but to glower at me and expect me to be psychic? Pfft.

Earlier in the week I was the ‘butt’ of much teasing. I was late back from a pick and the woman who had been ‘mean’ to me last week said she was worried about me as I’d been gone so long. I explained I had a huge order to fill as there were no small orders for me and it had taken me a while. I’m supposed to be on light duties. The supervisor then stated that I had simply popped out to the local McD (blech!) for breakfast LMAO. Anyway, much banter ensued and later, I told her she’d cheered me up as I was feeling a bit low as I was in pain. My collar bone is still swollen (soft tissue damage) and now my wrist has swollen to the point where I can no longer wear my watch. Hey, I’m old school, I like wearing a watch. Some bones on each side of my wrist are badly swollen too and I have no strength in my wrist; can’t even lift a cup of coffee! I have a high pain threshold, so for me to feel in pain, means I really am in pain. Thankfully, I’d managed to get a GP appointment.

The doctor I saw was very nice, very helpful. She showed me pictures of the shoulder and clavicle and explained that I have bony spurs or osteophytes on these joints which are causing the pain. I showed her my swollen wrist, and bump, and she stated these are the same thing. I’ve been fine for so long, I’m not that old, so no idea why this flare up now. She’s prescribed me stronger pain meds than I can get over the counter – this way they’re free too! She recommended an anti-inflammatory gel which I’ve already used, and she said to see how the physio sessions go. If none of it helps, then she’ll refer me to the hospital for further investigation, though I’m hopeful these will do the trick. I also bought a tubular support bandage for my wrist to use whilst I’m in work to see if that eases things.

The past 4 weeks, I worked an extra 5 hours each week. The money will be nice, though it’s been tiring. The week just gone; I only did an extra 2 hours on the Sunday so that was a nice change. We have around 4 new starters so that’s taken the pressure off a little.

I have 6 more days in work including an extra shift for bank holiday Monday, then I’m off for 8 days in total; can’t wait! :)