You may notice it's been a while since I last posted. I've been battling a demonic cold. You know what I mean: the one you think you have licked over and over, then it comes back with a vengeful attack on your throat or eardrum.
Anyway - I finally broke down yesterday after it became excruciating to swallow and went to the urgent care clinic. After waiting for about an hour, I went into the "jungle room" (covered with stuffed birds, monkeys, and tigers, with a repetitive border around the top of the wall) and had my throat swabbed.
The doctor came in with the results and said, "Wow, you've been sick for a while now. You don't have strep!" Here's my favorite part... "Well, since you've been sick for so long, I'm sure it'll be done soon."
Seriously? I want my co-pay back. He proceeded to advise me to pick up some over-the-counter allergy medication and "hang in there."
In the meantime, I'll just try to avoid swallowing and get used to the obnoxious echo in my right ear. Cheers!
8 years ago
4 comments:
those colds are demonic! sorry you can't kick it out of your system. good luck!!
i've been battling the same thing! it's beyond crappy...
Wish there was some magic formula to get rid of it! I could make a fortune. If you were home, it would probably involve the corn bag, your flannel blanket, cup of hot cider, or ice water, pain/fever meds, and snuggling up infront of the fire with a movie...Lord of the Rings type until you felt better. Love you.
With doctors like that...it's a wonder people even get better.
Hope you are feeling much better by the time I see you!
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