Years ago I had a terrible sore throat. I assumed it was a virus. In the meantime my kids fell down with strep. I took them to the doctor, got them treated and all was well.
Several days later I was sitting in church and happened to look down. My chest was covered with a bright red rash. Uhhhtoooh. By the time we got home from church, my entire torso was covered. I had the worst headache in the world & a high fever.
I disliked going to the doctor and avoided it at all costs - especially the military doctors. You see, going to the acute minor illness clinic meant spending 8-10 hours in the clinic with three agitated, annoyed, periodically screaming children before you were even seen. So instead of going to the doctor I assumed it was Fifths Disease, gobbled Tylenol and went to bed.
It took 5 days and I couldn't bend my knees. I knew I was in real trouble when I couldnt get up off the loo. I was stuck at home alone, with three little kids, and crawling out of the bathroom because I couldn't stand up. My husband was deployed and I was on my own.
My neighbor rescued me that day. She took over my children, and got me to the hospital where I was admitted for treatment of Rheumatic Fever, which left lasting damage to my heart. All because I didnt want to go to the doctor.
This is a pattern for me.
I did it again. I have been feeling like crapola for 3 weeks, fighting a horrible sinus infection. Of course when I went to the doctor last week to talk to him about other things I did not mention the sinus infection. Doh...
When the ear infection set in on Saturday I knew I was in trouble and PAIN - so I rounded up ever left over antibiotic I could find and almost had myself a full course. Thinking I had it covered I didn't call the doctor on Monday. Late Monday night, my ear drum ruptured - which felt much better...because it relieved the pressure.
Now my entire head hurts, the side of my face is swollen and it feels like I have been kicked by a horse.
I called the doctor today and have an appointment tomorrow morning.
When will I ever learn?
I may return to blogging again at some point in the future - I am thinking right about the same time I pull my head out of my ass.
It is nice to know they love you even if you're stupid.
Several days later I was sitting in church and happened to look down. My chest was covered with a bright red rash. Uhhhtoooh. By the time we got home from church, my entire torso was covered. I had the worst headache in the world & a high fever.
I disliked going to the doctor and avoided it at all costs - especially the military doctors. You see, going to the acute minor illness clinic meant spending 8-10 hours in the clinic with three agitated, annoyed, periodically screaming children before you were even seen. So instead of going to the doctor I assumed it was Fifths Disease, gobbled Tylenol and went to bed.
It took 5 days and I couldn't bend my knees. I knew I was in real trouble when I couldnt get up off the loo. I was stuck at home alone, with three little kids, and crawling out of the bathroom because I couldn't stand up. My husband was deployed and I was on my own.
My neighbor rescued me that day. She took over my children, and got me to the hospital where I was admitted for treatment of Rheumatic Fever, which left lasting damage to my heart. All because I didnt want to go to the doctor.
This is a pattern for me.
I did it again. I have been feeling like crapola for 3 weeks, fighting a horrible sinus infection. Of course when I went to the doctor last week to talk to him about other things I did not mention the sinus infection. Doh...
When the ear infection set in on Saturday I knew I was in trouble and PAIN - so I rounded up ever left over antibiotic I could find and almost had myself a full course. Thinking I had it covered I didn't call the doctor on Monday. Late Monday night, my ear drum ruptured - which felt much better...because it relieved the pressure.
Now my entire head hurts, the side of my face is swollen and it feels like I have been kicked by a horse.
I called the doctor today and have an appointment tomorrow morning.
When will I ever learn?
I may return to blogging again at some point in the future - I am thinking right about the same time I pull my head out of my ass.
It is nice to know they love you even if you're stupid.
