I hate having to make this post, but I'm bailing out this year. No pun intended. I'm injured again, and it's just not a good idea, rain or shine.
I hurt, and I'm going to do what I have to do to get this fixed. Right calf began with a pinch, which turned into a dull cramp last week, but it ain't go in' away, and hurts like hades. I know it's a pinched nerve in my back - same thing I dealt with last summer, with the other leg.
I don't relish another surgery, but if that's what I need to stop this pain it won't come soon enough.
I saw my neurologist Friday, told him pain level 3-4. He checked me out and said he could find no good reason to restrict me or medicate for it. I went to Austin to attend a wedding this weekend, and could never get comfortable in the car. I'd call the pain level now a 7 or better.
I was excited and determined Friday to make this trip after what's the doc said, but it's obvious now I'd be miserable off the bike. I can hardly walk, and can't sleep. I got up this morning and cancelled my room reservations in Birmingham and Dahlonega.
Seeing the doc again this afternoon, and I want imaging scheduled. I'm on 2 weeks vacation, and I want to make some quick progress with this.
Maybe I can make Prescott this summer.
