Last week, when I wasn’t paying attention, this crawled up my nose.
It’s a rhinovirus molecule and evidently it has found a new home because it–and all its little friends–have put down roots and seem to be dug in for the duration.
And why not? I’m sure that as far as noses go, mine is a fine dwelling. Sure, there’s not a lot of space, but that just means there’s less to clean, right? There’s plenty to eat and drink. Plus, it’s a nice neighborhood and, aside from the occasional sneeze, no violence or crime to speak of.
In fact, I’d have to say that this little molecule is 100 percent safe in its new home because none of the THREE PERSCRIPTIONS the doctor at the walk-in clinic wrote for me last Sunday have budged it one inch.
He said I had bronchitis and strep and prescribed an antibiotic, an antihistamine and a capsule for my cough. It’s Friday now and I’m still coughing, still have a head full of mucus soup and still feel like death on a cracker. Husband, who is leaving on a two week trip out of the country next week, won’t even be in the same room with me.
Neither will the cat.
15 Comments
October 23, 2009 at 1:55 pm
Um . . . ick!
Dare I wish you a happy weekend . . .
October 23, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Should I give them my worst enemy’s number or home address?
October 23, 2009 at 3:51 pm
I hope you feel better soon!
October 23, 2009 at 6:06 pm
MUCINEX DM!!! Go straight to the drugstore, preferably before your impending demise, and buy some. It WILL work.
October 24, 2009 at 12:14 am
Oh, snap. I’m in the middle of moving, have loads of work flooding in daily on the computer, have to go to a long meeting in another city today, and I have the same. Beloved has left for another province, never mind another room in the house. Good times. Get better soon, us.
October 24, 2009 at 4:22 am
Hot tea. With Lemon. And Honey.
Close the curtains. Get under the duvet. Sleep.
x
October 24, 2009 at 7:22 am
Oh no! You poor thing. My tip would be the tea with honey and lemon like Ellie said, bed rest and if yuo’ve got a tv in your bedrooom you need a box-set of whatever tv show is your guilty pleasure. That way you can just watch and sleep until you’re better.
Which hopefully will be very soon!
Bx
October 24, 2009 at 10:13 am
You can always count on us, your internet family, to not abandon you in your time of need. Just don’t sneeze on your monitor, okay? Just to be on the safe side. You never know.
October 24, 2009 at 11:20 am
Shoulda used your crow bar on the non-stop talking granny at the walk in clinic. That shit cures all kinds of ills.
October 24, 2009 at 11:55 am
TD–Feeling better today. Sorry about the ick factor.
Lash–Yes, please. I’m ready for these germs to move out.
Sarah–many thanks. Hope you stay well.
Julie–One of my coworkers took that and then came to work–he WAS NOT right that day.
Denise–I hope the Spanish version is less tenacious than the Franklin variety.
Ellie–I’ve had so much tea I’ve started talking with a British accent.
Beth–Fortunately there’s football ALL DAY. Yea!
UB–I keep trying to remember to cough into my elbow in the new PC fashion, but old habits die hard. Husband and I agreed that when it’s just the two of us at home, the old-fashioned hand cover (followed by washing) is acceptable.
MG–If I ever commit a violent act, it will be against someone who will. not. shut. up.
October 24, 2009 at 2:08 pm
I would be perturbed with the cat. The cat is obviously shirking responsibility and knows it. Hope the Vols give you some tonic today against ‘Bama.
October 24, 2009 at 7:03 pm
hahaha. I know darlin’, I know. But, you know, I also think we should keep our heads together. Can you believe I’m saying that?
October 24, 2009 at 7:28 pm
A remedy that used to appear in one of the English text books I bought:
Put a hat at the foot of the bed (you are in the bed). Pour yourself a whisky and drink it. Pour and drink another one. Continue until you see two hats at the foot of the bed. Sleep. Tomorrow, you will be fine. I’ve never tried it – if you do, let me know if it worked?
October 24, 2009 at 7:29 pm
Sodding text correction: that was “taught”, not ” bought”.
October 26, 2009 at 4:50 pm
Oh, man, I want to hear that! Tape yourself and put it on … like Free Man did not so long ago! We’ll rate you! Feel better. x x e