I love technology. My regular doctor being inaccessable to visit after work or on weeknds, I did web-check-in with CareNow (the local urgent care facility) because my head was so stuffed last night that I was weepy and my teeth hurt, and as A. pointed out during our mandatory workfest (which, yes, I attended), I had GREEN circles under my eyes. Like the color of bruises, but just from not sleeping, and being sick.
So I did web check in, and they verified my insurance, told me they’d call when a room was ready, and I noodled on the computer for a bit. An hour later they called. I signed in, sat down, only had to wait about eight minutes, and was seen, first by a friendly nurse, then by an extremely attractive and African-American PA, who gave me prescriptions for an antibiotic, a strong decongestant, a lot of water, and rest.
Our next stop was at Walgreens where another really attractive young man (oddly reminiscent of Mos Def as Ford Prefect in The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy) filled my prescription in five minutes flat.
And then I came home.
And sort of watched Uptown Girls cuz it was on tivo
And sort of watched HHG cuz it was on cable
And mostly kind of vegged because it hurts to talk, and my head’s all spinny and I can’t BREATHE, so I’m more than a little crabby.
Missed CSz last night – wanted to go help with door and watch Blue Show, but honestly bed is where I SHOULD be right now. I did remember to call and let them know.
Craving cheese enchiladas.
And tea. Must have tea.
Mostly, though, I think I’m gonna go back to sleep.
Cuz my head’s all spinny and this staying vertical thing is quite taxing just now.
Take care.
If you absolutely must be sick, it’s good to be treated by attractive men :-) Hope you feel better soon!
Happy B-lated Birthday, fellow Leo. I tried to leave youa message but I got some strange message saying I could not. Anyway, hugs to you.
Get all better soon and enjoy the “sort of watching” tv.
Hope you feel better soon. Hate it when the body decides to feel that way.
This might sound a bit gross, Melissa, but you can sometimes relieve sinus pressure by getting a finger pretty far into your nose and pushing outwards against a bony ridge. A little experimenting is needed to find where you need to press.
There’s times when my sinuses hurt so bad that direct pressure’s the only thing that helps open a passage. It’s usually very temporary but I follow it up with breathing in steamy air and the combination helps a lot, Melissa.