Monday, December 03, 2007

Immune System??? Hello?!?

I am sick again. With something completely different. I'm starting to think I don't have an immune system. Or that it is addicted to drugs or Perez Hilton, or something that makes it unable to do its job. It may even be offering advise: "Oh, hey bacteria, you know, she hasn't had a respiratory infection yet. Why don't you head to her lungs!" I spent yesterday morning at the doctor's instead of church. He tested me for: strep throat, mono, flu, and x-rayed me for pneumonia. I had to tell both the nurse and the doctor that no, my tonsils are NOT swollen, that is their normal size. He let me see my x-rays too. I had never had any taken, much less seen them. I don't have pneumonia. I have a simple upper respiratory infection, with chunks. He gave me two different medicines, both that have four warning stickers on them, and not one of them the same. I am now sensitive to extreme light, unable to drink alcohol, unable to take multi-vitamins or minerals and both medicines could make me drowsy and/or dizzy. Oh, and my favorite, if I take too much cough medicine, it could cause "serious breathing problems." I love medicines that fix the problem by possibly making it worse first. The doctor also checked my blood work to make sure I have an immune system. Apparently I do, it is just lazy and hates me. In the last 5 weeks, being ill has cost me $1500. I am supposed to be at work today and the rest of the week. Guess where I'm not? I'm going to go take a nap.

5 comments:

Bart's Camille said...

My Lord - $1500????? I thought MY insurance sucked. I'm sorry girl. Please take care of yourself and just REST!!! Sending you a virtual cup of hot tea and a warm blanket and a box of Kleenex. Love you, Me

Jay said...

With chunks!?!?!?

Sweetie, nap the winter away!

Sandi said...

I know the feeling. My immune system just eats itself rather than risk the possibility of letting a virus kick its butt.

HOWEVER? There is hope in medicine! Sometimes? SOMETIMES it actually works!

Unknown said...

Hmmm....I never get sick. Weird.

Anonymous said...

Dude, I am totally sorry. What a year?! You will get better, and I am only a few hours away if you need me.

Gute Besserung!!! Please rest and take care.
Ciao