February 4, 2009

I stayed home today because I am sick yet again. I was really afraid I had strep throat. Turns out I just have a really bad respiratory infection, but it's making my throat, ears, teeth, gums, head, etc. hurt. My whole body aches even when my fever is down. I get chills and then sweats. I had it all night when I was trying to sleep last night. My symptoms started yesterday morning, but just kept getting worse.

I went to the doctor today. He gave me a z pack and a whole list of instructions to follow. I have been doing my best to do what he said. I modified it a little. He told me to alternate Tylenol and Aspirin, but the aspirin did nothing for me. So, I've started alternating Tylenol and Advil like the pediatrician has us do with the kids when they have stubborn fevers.

I have had no energy today. I actually had planned on just doping up on Dayquil and Advil and trying to make it through the day at work, but at one point this morning I was sitting down and when I stood up I almost fell down from being dizzy. I have a feeling that this infection is messing with my inner ear a little.

The doctor gave me a note to stay home from work tomorrow too. I hope I am feeling better by tomorrow night. I really did not think I'd still feel this badly by now, but I still feel really crappy. And, Abby keeps irritating me because she's decided that the blanket I like to use when I'm sick is her favorite blanket and she keeps taking it over.

I am so tired of getting sick. I've been sick more often this school year than I have been in the last three school years combined. I'm ready to start spraying my students down with Lysol. Ok, yes, I am kidding.