I’ve Got the Fever…

Posted on December 13, 2003 by Christine | 13 Comments

Went to bed last night freezing cold; woke up at least 5 times that I can remember, and at one point decided I was just too hot so I got rid of the socks and sweatshirt I was wearing. Woke up this morning with no blankets on me, enjoying the cool air. I had hoped that my fever had broken during the night. It didn’t. It’s now 99.9 (it was 99.8 when I went to bed) and my “normal” is 97.9. Needless to say, I feel like hell.

I don’t think it’s the flu though. I went to take some Excedrin for my killer headache, and realized I could barely swallow. I got out the flashlight so I could play doctor, and if I didn’t know better – I would swear I had tonsellitis. However, they were removed back when I was in junior high!

I think it’s time to find a doctor that’s open on Saturdays…

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susannah (54 comments.)
December 13th, 2003 @ 8:12 am

oh, no fun. i hope you’re feeling better soon. on the bright side of things, it’s a good day for a sofa, blanket, and whatever you have saved on the TiVo!
Susan (83 comments.)
December 13th, 2003 @ 8:18 am

Take care Christine and get well soon!
deb (7 comments.)
December 13th, 2003 @ 8:21 am

I had my tonsils removed when I was 10, but I still got tonsellitis when I was in high school. How? Evidentally there was enough scar tissue left over from the surgery six years before to become infected again. Whee.

Hope you’re feeling better.
Cori (4 comments.)
December 13th, 2003 @ 8:45 am

i was told that it’s a strange incarnation of the flu that’s going around this year… i had it the week before thanksgiving. i had a mild temperature (100.6) and i had mostly cold-like symptoms. whatever it is – i hope you’re feeling better soon!
liz (38 comments.)
December 13th, 2003 @ 9:08 am

aww, feel better Christine! .. and isn’t it always the way to get sick on the weekend? I swear Jake has weekend radar when it comes to him getting sick.
jane (39 comments.)
December 13th, 2003 @ 9:45 am

feel better and BE CAREFUL!
munin (40 comments.)
December 13th, 2003 @ 10:21 am

Hope you feel better soon. *hugs*
Gordon (26 comments.)
December 13th, 2003 @ 10:22 am

Hope ya feel better soon!
webgrrlie (12 comments.)
December 13th, 2003 @ 10:35 am

i am so relived to find someone else who’s normal body temperature is always below “normal.” mine typically runs in the 97s as well, so a fever, for me, is 99 and above. but try explaining that to your doctor (i have proof though – i monitor my basal body temperature every morning).

i unwittingly found a doctor open on saturdays – mine. not that it helps you at all (unless you’d like to fly to maryland), but it is really nice to be able to go see your regular doctor on saturday if you need to, instead of waiting out the weekend, or going to the e.r. (if you feel that crappy).

feel better, honey, and do try to get to the doctor as soon as you can. i have a friend who’s had “the flu” for going on four weeks now – not pleasant.

{{christine}}
Michael (71 comments.)
December 13th, 2003 @ 11:06 pm

We missed you tonight. Hope you feel better soon.
Kevin (82 comments.)
December 13th, 2003 @ 11:35 pm

Feel better, lovie!
Natalie (27 comments.)
December 14th, 2003 @ 9:47 am

Ack. I hope you don’t have strep throat, Christine. Did you find a doctor open on Saturday?
Christine (1072 comments.)
December 14th, 2003 @ 10:28 am

I’m really afraid it’s strep – especially because I’m not congested or anything else. I hope I’m wrong … but having a real diagnosis will help!