Yours truly was first in line at StatCare at crack of dawn this morning. Weak, shaky, inflamed throat, raw sinuses and breathless. It started yesterday and I assumed I would just "walk it off, ya big baby".
But overnight it got worse. When my nose started to bleed this morning (too much info?) I knew I needed help. Hello doctor....
Yep. A rampant case of sinusitis. I'm down for a few days.
I think I'll actually take her advice : take the meds, eat lightly, keep hydrated and....
try and get some rest.
Well, okay. If you insist. *sniffle* *groan* Back soon-ish......
Try honey, ginger and lemon juice in hot water - with or without a shot of brandy :)
ReplyDeleteFeel better soon.
Thanks, Dani. Too bad the brandy is contra-indicated with antibiotics. The honey, ginger & lemon, however, is lovely with my tea.
DeletePoor baby, that's nasty, hope you feel much better soon. Does any of this help - it's not a busy time in the garden so it's no big deal if you put your feet up and watch re-runs of the West Wing, you have lots of food quality in the cupboard so you don't need to go out, you have an internet connection ... and you have all of us wishing you well :}
ReplyDeleteAll good points to consider, Hobbit! I'm very cosseted in my comfy nest, hot tea, and well-wishes from friends. There's no better medicine. Thanks. :-D
DeleteD'uh? What's 'food quality'? Dyslexic fingers possibly, it was meant to be "quality food .. "
Deletehope you're feeling a little better today.
Luckily I speak "Hobbit". *snark* Yes, I'm not in such dire straights today and already perking up. Not much energy though...
DeleteYou have a lovely place to rest and recuperate! I am not big on the tea though....I am thinking Dani's drug heated might be very nice! Check with the doctor.....sometimes if the amount of alcohol is very low it is permissible......ask me how I know.
ReplyDeleteI have just introduced myself to brandy.......first sip I thought it was awful........then it began tasting better. Now if I have a coughing jag in the evenings....it is my go to beverage!
I have had sinusitis; it isn't fun....nor is bronchitis. Follow doctor's orders and get well soon.
You crack me up, Glenda. LOL I don't have any brandy, but there is a dusty bottle of Disaronno in the cupboard.
DeleteI can't remember the last time I was sick... but never since loosing my job (2006). It's amazing how much sickness comes from being jammed in with a bunch of people day in and day out. You couldn't pay me enough to go back to work. Besides, I've turned very ornery about other folks trying to tell me what to do. ;-D
I've had 15 sinus infections since moving to northern VA and discovering I have an environmental allergy. I take meds to alleviate the symptoms but since the exact chemicals that trigger it can't be identified, I just have to suck it up. I hope you're feeling better.
ReplyDeleteOH Tammy, I'm sooo sorry that you've cursed with repeating sinusitis! I can only imagine how many thing you've tested to find your trigger. :-( Could it be that you're so much closer to Congress (than a lot of us) and breathing all that crazy/toxic air over there?? :-/
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