Sick
I’ve had this lingering cold thing for months now – I didn’t feel sick, but my voice sounded gravelly and I couldn’t hit any high notes at all (a scream comes out as a squeak). I was hoping it would go away on its own, but it became clear to me that it wasn’t going anywhere. So I made an appointment to see the doctor.
Of course yesterday, one day before the appointment, I came down with a cold. People have been sick everywhere – the cat sanctuary, the bank, my husband – so I guess it was only fair that I got it too. But now I’m pissed! It’s probably not the same thing that’s been lingering in my system… and now the doctor won’t be able to tell me what the heck it is! But it’s too late to cancel the appointment. How freaking irritating. I’m just going to have to wait for this one to pass, then go back again.
And I would really like to know why every time I get a cold it goes straight to my throat. Sinuses first… then throat. And it stays there.
Oh this is going to be a fun week working at the bank. I feel yicky.
Update: My Dr referred me to an ENT specialist to get this lingering thing checked out – and he seemed unimpressed that I waited so long to get it seen. (It’s been months now.) He said they may want to do allergy testing on me, and check things out structurally. And he wants me to use Flonase and possibly try Claritin to see if that helps. Which didn’t occur to me because I’ve never had allergies. *sigh* Here’s hoping the ENT can get some answers.
The good news is that the ENT appointment – while not scheduled yet – shouldn’t be until after this new cold thing is gone. And it wasn’t a wasted trip to the doctor.
I’m still irritated, though. What is my body doing to me NOW?
I get sick everytime anyone around me is sick. i’ll probably get sick just from reading this. ugh
Well, usually a virus will irritate your sinuses and the sinuses drain in the back of the throat. Most illnesses should start, sinus drainage (soar throat), runny nose, then chest (cough.) If the drainage from your nose turns a greenish color that it’s gone from viral to bacterial and you’ve got yourself a nice little sinus infection. Of course don’t quote me on any of this as, I am NOT a doctor. But this is how my doctor has always explained it to me since I do suffer from chronic sinusitis. Feel better!!!–Da lady not Da Doctor
Whoa and not Da speller either, sore not soar, geesh, I’m sick too!
Sorry you are sick! My husband and I had this same on going sickness a couple of years ago and we kept passing it back and forth for months. We were so mad! It finally went away, but now my hubby thinks that he has allergies, which he had never had before. He’s 36 now and thought it was too late to get these, but now he’s realizing maybe he does.
I also wanted to tell you that I was driving in my car just a bit ago and The Dance came on the radio. I turned it up and I just sat there weeping for you. My heart was so heavy. I cried for your pain, but I also cried for the joy that you are about to experience in the coming months. I just know it! I also cried because the words are so painfully true. You could have missed the pain, but you would have missed knowing what unconditional love feels like. I am so thankful that you know. I can’t wait to see what happens in the coming months for you. It’s only about a 3-4 week count down until you begin again. I could not be more happy for someone or more hopeful for that matter.
Anyway, just wanted you to know that you were in my thoughts today.
Awww, Kristina, thanks. I just love that song, I get all choked up when I hear it – but in a good way, too. I really do feel positive about these next few months. Things will change for the better.