No joke. The most unbelievably painful thing I have had for a very long time and I would not wish this on my worst enemy - and that is no lie.
Been at work and at one point, tears running down face due to the pain - was given uber strong painkillers but couldn't take them at work as they put you on another planet almost (well, no concentration, no driving etc).
Not long home, fired tramadol down neck and counting down till they kick in.
For those who want to stick the boot in: feel free to laugh and mock me for the pain I am truly racked with.
Any sympathy votes: welcome here too.