I just realized that I have nothing to talk about except how poorly I’m feeling. And I bet if I actually read my past postings, I’d find that’s all I ever talk about any more. And I’m feeling like I’m going to just continue this nonsense with another report on just how poorly I feel today.<\/p>\n
I’ve been sort of sick all week. No sore throat, because to me a sore throat means I can’t swallow at all, not that I can feel there’s some irritation. But I still went to the doctor. My ears are plugged, I feel lightheaded at times, and last but not least, MY G*DD*MN co-worker told me he has strep throat and has had strep throat for a week. I called my doctor with my symptoms and he wanted me to come right in. I had to see “the new guy” and I liked his diagnosis. “It’s probably viral, but your throat is looking pretty grody back there. Those white plaques are most likely bacterial. With your pre-existing condition, I’m going to prescribe antibiotics.” Whoop-de-effing-do.<\/p>\n
I should feel better soon (whether or not the antibiotics work) but the antibiotics will certainly make me feel worse for a few days. I am not looking forward to not drinking beer on Labor Day weekend, nor am I looking forward to the digestive problems that antibiotics bring forth. Ah well, I hope it makes me feel better in general.<\/p>\n
Oh, and my neighbors don’t seem to like me questioning their M.D. ways. I told them I thought the rapid strep test had significant false positives (it doesn’t in the study I found) and significant false negatives (it does). I also told them I thought there were cases of influenza reported already (couldn’t find an Oregon report, but I did find a confirmed case in Washington). Good thing I know how to use the intarweb and how to search for primary sources.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
I just realized that I have nothing to talk about except how poorly I’m feeling. And I bet if I actually read my past postings, I’d find that’s all I ever talk about any more. And I’m feeling like I’m going to just continue this nonsense with another report on just how poorly I feel today. I’ve been sort of sick all week. No sore throat, because to me a sore throat means I can’t swallow at all, not that I can feel there’s some irritation. But I still went to the doctor. My ears are plugged, I feel lightheaded at times, and last but not least, MY G*DD*MN co-worker … Continue reading And yet more proof I’m old.<\/span>