December 6, 2005
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Yuck.
I have had a nagging sore throat for over a week and just want to crawl in a hole and die. I know I mentioned in a previous entry that I recently had another 2 asthma medications added to my daily routine — making a grand total of 5 different meds daily just so I can breathe (between the sinus problems, allergies and asthma) Well, of course, the alternative (not breathing) is not very attractive, but now I have to take yet one more medication to counteract a side effect of the latest asthma meds. I contacted the doctor yesterday regarding the sore throat, and it turns out my suspicions were confirmed, I have Thrush again — a fungal infection that babies sometimes get, as well as people on chemotherapy (my mom was plagued by it during her treatment for terminal cancer — as if she didn’t have enough problems already) and apparently, some people on steriod inhalers for breathing ailments. So now I am taking an antifungal medication that could have side effects on my liver and kidneys.
Oy Vey.
And so far, I am not getting any relief for the sore throat. I just need to be patient. Not a virtue I am feeling to inclined to practice now. Beside that — my nose is bleeding, probably from the winter air — and winter has just started! I just want to climb in bed, pull the covers over my head and dissappear. And when there are so many things I want and need to get done, with the holidays rapidly approaching and whatnot.
Sigh.
So why am I writing about this, whining and complaining in public?
Well, we can make that a multiple choice question:
- Because I can
- A public service announcement — to anyone using Advair or other similar inhalers – if your throat starts to hurt — call the doctor right away
- Because I have nothing better to write about
- Another public service announcement — if you smoke, stop! — no matter how hard it is to quit, not breathing is worse. And taking a load of medications every day of your life is no fun. And I wasn’t even that heavy a smoker for the 20 or so years I smoked, but it did definitely contribute to the breating problems I have now. Second hand smoke (like I had been exposed to from birth) is also a major contributor to all sorts of sinus and lung problems in children and other people we love.
- Because I want some sympathy, dammit!
- All of the above.
Oh well, I am going to go have a bite to eat, some tea with honey, and watch The Young and the Restless.
Have a nice day, Dear Reader.
Meanwhile, I will be having … a day.
Comments (7)
I’ve been feeling terrible for weeks. I have just had two days off in a row from work. My plan was to rest and then go back to work feeling fit and rested. It didn’t work. I have an inflammed throat and feel weak and headachey. So why am I sitting up on this computer? Because I can. And you know the worse thing. I had a flu shot, and I feel worse than everyone else in my family who never even had one. But I read an interesting article today that explained that we do survive the grave – so there are some compensations.
feel better dear XangaLand freind…huggs…Sassy
I’ve got it too, and I also “brought it on myself” by smoking for 35 years. I’m lucky that it’s not too bad yet, & I can generally get away with not having to use an inhaler. I get these OTC herbal pills called Clear Lung, and I make tea from mullein leaves. Comfrey is also supposed to be a help for asthma but I haven’t tried it yet.
Stay out of the cold air as much as possible — I know you know that, but still, “mom” habits are hard to break! I hope you feel better soon!
I’ve not been very good about updating my site, but I’m trying to get back into blogging again and I just caught up on your site. Wow, you sure got a ton of stuff done in November! Sorry you’re not feeling too great–hope that throat starts to feel better soon.
hope you feel better!!!!
I really hope you are feeling better!
Happy Holidays, and may whatever deity you believe in, grant you much happiness and laughter.
HUGZ
JB
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