Too Much Pain

Not much to post about school the last couple of weeks, Grace has missed a lot of school due to pain. Her back seems to hurt every day ,all day unless she is in bed. We had her chair looked at and she needs a new seat cushion for it. the gel in it has worn out and could be causing the pain. Also went to her doctor for some pain meds, which have horrible side effects. She now has the choice of either being in constant pain or limited pain and severe dizziness and nausea. So far the dizzy/sickness wins over pain. I also need to make appointments to see her muscle Dr and ortho Dr for check ups.
Friday she actually got up, took meds and went to school at lunch, only to decide that she was either too high or dizzy or ready to "puke". So we didn't go to classes. I talked with a couple of her teachers who are very understanding and caring about her situation. I don't think it will take her too long to catch up on her school work. We had her best friend spend the night Friday, and tried to do some things Saturday. I could see that Grace wasn't feeling her best at times. I think having some company was good medicine though. Today was a horrible day. Grace wasn't sure if she has a bug or the pain meds made her sick. She mostly slept, watched TV and took a bath. I helped a little with some school work and she's listening to music and trying to go to sleep with plans of going to school again tomorrow.
I think we'll skip the meds in the morning, try some salon pas on her back and pray for the best. Please keep her in your prayers. For her pain, seat cushion to get here soon, ability to catch up at school, and for her attitude to remain positive. She's a tough cookie, I love you Grace !!