Hot, Hot, Hot!
Posted on December 14, 2003 by Christine | 7 Comments
A few weeks ago I had tried to call my general doctor of many years, and his office number no longer worked. I tried the new number I was given, but it was for a practice that didn’t list his name. I ended up seeing a cardiovascular doctor instead, so I didn’t pursue it any further.
Yesterday, I decided to try his number again. I called the new number and went through to the answering service. Turns out he is part of that practice now, and they called in a prescription for an antibiotic for me. Yeah! Meds!
However, the lumps in the back of my throat aren’t getting any better. I have a feeling that I have a few hours in my doctor’s office tomorrow morning ahead of me.
I woke up around 1:30 last night to go to the bathroom, and I realized that I felt really hot. I took my temperature and it was 101.1. I don’t think I’ve ever had a temp over 100.6 or so. Not only does my temp run low normally, but I rarely get a fever. 101.1?!? Damn!
Have you ever seen the commercial for the Excedrin that the woman takes without water while chasing her toddler around the house? I always wondered why you would ever need those. Any time I’ve ever needed an Excedrin, there has always been water nearby. Fortunately, my Dad received a sample package of them a few months ago and he passed them on to me. After taking my temp last night, I finally read the package. They dissolve in your mouth. Dissolve! In your mouth! You don’t have to swallow whole pills! Now I know when you need them – when the thought of swallowing a pill is simply agonizing because your throat is all lumpy! Now my fever is down somewhat, but the lumps aren’t. Other than a sore throat, I feel fine. A little achy, and I can’t push myself to do too much, but otherwise fine.
I’m bummed that I missed Chuck & Tiffany’s party last night – and the big news! (Congratulations!) And I missed Elaine’s birthday party. Whatever is causing this sore throat is not a gift I would want to give to anyone this holiday season, so it’s probably for the best.
By the way – “Down With Love” is a *great* movie to watch when you’re sick. I just love that movie!
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Hi! I'm Christine. Wife to Mike. Mom of Jason. Owned by 4 cats. Houston & Destination Wedding Photographer & owner of Hot Mama Boudoir. Blogger since 2000. Living in Houston, Texas since 1985. Living in a 1920 Bungalow in the Heights since 2011.
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December 14th, 2003 @ 10:43 am
Aww, I’m sorry you’re sick. No fun.
I hope you feel better soon!
December 14th, 2003 @ 6:17 pm
Poor Christine – I am sooo sorry you missed it too and I hope you get better soon!! ALso, thanks ofr the card and the gift.
That was very sweet of you and Mike. And if you don’t have New Year’s plans, don’t forget we will be throwing a party once again this year.
December 14th, 2003 @ 6:43 pm
The rest of your gift is still at my house – where Mike accidentally left it! And don’t worry – I haven’t forgotten about New Year!
December 15th, 2003 @ 3:51 am
Down With Love is ADORABLE! Renee Zellwager is wonderful in those musical type movies.
December 15th, 2003 @ 11:05 am
I am sorry you were sick and missed Elaine’s party. I hope you are feeling better now.
December 8th, 2004 @ 8:53 am
Hey i am sry that your so sick i hope that you feel better really soon so that you dont have to miss n e thing else thats important to you. Feel better soon…:) Jenna
September 29th, 2005 @ 6:45 am
I think a cardiologist has as much knowledge as a general physician could have.