See a Doctor
Truckers and runners have something in common. Both groups seem to be reluctant to go see a doctor. For truck drivers it can be a costly inconvenience. We gave to schedule time off. We may have to miss several days of revenue for a 30 minute appointment. Runners feel in tune with their bodies and tend to self diagnose. Both groups are making a mistake.
I went through a self diagnosis, don't see a doctor thing myself this year. It cost me several months of needless discomfort. It made it uncomfortable to take long walks let alone runs. It is embarrassing and I will try not to get too graphic. This may be more common among truck drivers than average citizens. We may suffer needlessly.
This all started with a toothache on the road. A root canal fixed the oral problem. The oral anti biotic cause a nasty reaction. Pluritus Ani is often started by an adverse reaction to oral medication. The symptoms mimic hemorhoids. My self treatment was not helping. Finally, I went to see my regular doctor. He sent me to a specialist that face it, most of us would feel uncomfortable going to.
The actual exam took just a few minutes. We sat and talked after the exam and he had a diagnosis of Pluritis Ani. Basically that is a scratching of the system. It is often caused by oral antibiotics and made worse by away from home toilet tissue. I followed the doctor's instructions and I am definitely improving. I have been able to run 3 miles without a walk break. That is a far cry from where I was a month ago. Scheduling and embarrassment kept me from seeking treatment.
When any health problem persists, see a professional. Hopefully it will be relatively minor problem that can be fixed. Don't suffer needlessly. It could also be a major problem. Delaying examination could cost you your life. Much has been written, true and false, about truckers life expectancy. Don't let not seeing a doctor shorten yours.