Was taking stool softeners when I got home from the hospital and have been to the bathroom a few times so I’ve cleared that hurdle. I do have a pillow close by for coughing but the sneeze was unexpected so I had no time to do anything. The mornings are by far the worst. The pain medication from the night before has worn off and laying on my back all night I just feel stiff and sore. I able to get out of bed by myself but that’s no picnic but once I’m up, I usually just walk around my house for a good 30 to 45 minutes just to loosen up which helps.