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I've been sick since Tuesday, but the real symptoms kicked in the next day. I'm improving each day, but I feel LOUSY! I've been home sick since Wednesday. I think I may have either strep throat or pharyngitis (I've had the latter, many years ago, and this feels similar). The sore throat finally went away this AM (I was going to get a dr.'s appointment for today, but I strarted feeling so much better, I decided not to). I have a nasty, stale mucous taste in my mouth (I could barely talk Weds. and Thurs.--a blessed relief for hubby, I suppose!), and (now) a dry cough, and little appetite (everything tastes like garbage smells). DH had a look inside my throat (this is about as sexy as we've gotten for weeks. Pretty sad.) last night, and said that it looks quite healthy, with a few red speckles (strep?). Like I said, it IS getting better, but not fast enough for me! Did I mention the runs I had? Sure you want to know?
The low-grade fever is long gone, at least!
The past week 1/2 has been rotten. First, Mom dying, then me getting really sick. I'm sick of being cooped up in this house, but feel too tired to go out (I've not slept well the past 2 nights).
There is strep going around in my area. A friend's wife had it the past 2 weeks, and 2 people next door. Funny thing is, I've had no contact with them (I know about the neighbor by phone).
Sorry to whine-- I know there are people out there with far worse ailments--but I could use some advice on how to get that nasty taste out of my mouth!
Thanks!
The past week 1/2 has been rotten. First, Mom dying, then me getting really sick. I'm sick of being cooped up in this house, but feel too tired to go out (I've not slept well the past 2 nights).
There is strep going around in my area. A friend's wife had it the past 2 weeks, and 2 people next door. Funny thing is, I've had no contact with them (I know about the neighbor by phone).
Sorry to whine-- I know there are people out there with far worse ailments--but I could use some advice on how to get that nasty taste out of my mouth!
Thanks!