Sick again!
Bleh. I've only been sick a few times this year, but each time it has completely knocked me flat. Last Sunday my allergies were horrible, despite an antihistamine and a decongestant I was still blowing my nose every few minutes. Then the infection spread to my throat and chest. Tuesday I went to school but I really shouldn't have...by last hour I was so exhausted I could barely stand up, let alone police my kids. I was also losing my voice, not a great prospect for a teacher.
Wednesday and Thursday I called a sub, since I could not even think of going in. By Friday I was feeling somewhat better but I still went to the doctor to make sure it wasn't strep. The rapid culture said no strep. The doctor said it was probably a virus, but if I didn't get better in 24 hours I should fill the antibiotic prescription.
I'm still feeling yucky, but the cough is mostly gone and a decongestant should take care of my sinuses for now. Luckily there are only 3 more weeks until summer vacation...not that anyone's counting.
Wednesday and Thursday I called a sub, since I could not even think of going in. By Friday I was feeling somewhat better but I still went to the doctor to make sure it wasn't strep. The rapid culture said no strep. The doctor said it was probably a virus, but if I didn't get better in 24 hours I should fill the antibiotic prescription.
I'm still feeling yucky, but the cough is mostly gone and a decongestant should take care of my sinuses for now. Luckily there are only 3 more weeks until summer vacation...not that anyone's counting.
posted by Suzy at 11:54 AM
2 Comments:
uh, Suzanne, you do know that allergies aren't infections, right? I know you do!!!
I'll set up the feed as soon as I can figure out how to do it.
Of course allergies aren't infections, but my post-nasal drip probably didn't help anything. Anyway, it's hard to tell the difference b/w allergy runny nose and infection runny nose. I did finally bite the bullet and start antibiotics after 2 weeks of feeling yucky and having one tonsil so swollen it takes up half of my throat.
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