Collective Complaints

the flu has hit san francisco. in other breaking news, lots of people came in for nerve pain today. people had nerve pain due to: compressed vertebra, accidents, and chronic use.

there were two-ish shared complaints this week: 1. baby making: fertility support, miscarriage after care, and support during pregnancy. 2. neck/back pain: just that, pain in the neck and/or back.

this week people are tired and have low back pain. (not at the same time.)

back pain- that’s what’s happening for people these days. lift with your knees & strengthen your core.

loads of people are ABOUT to get their periods: depression/anxiety, cramps, irritability, fatigue, increased appetite, etc.

there were two shared complaints this week: -forearm pain: tight forearms due to computer use- for some it radiates into the wrists and hands, for others, the elbows. -lower back pain: in the center & not radiating.

this week lots of people have neck pain. for some it’s a chronic issue. for some it’s just because they slept on it funny. for some it’s because of posture.

a lot of people in san francisco have a cold this week. (sore throat, congestion, fatigue.) lots of other people in san francisco have neck pain. (bilateral, stiffness, radiating into shoulders and head.)

this week’s shared complaints were anxiety (!!!!!!!!), and all things related to fertility (morning sickness, trying to conceive, preparing for IVF, health maintenance while pregnant, etc.).

ouch. so many people have carpal tunnel syndrome. and also- so many have told me how alone they feel.