It's that time of year. The weather's cooling down, we've eaten all kinds of candy and desserts for the last week and we're sleep-deprived from visiting family. Time for a cold or flu or something. =)
Pop quiz: Sore throat, mild headache and swollen glands are the symptoms of ___________ ? (You may use the back side of this page if you need more space.) Please turn your answers in within 24 hours so I know how to treat this.
In the mean time, I think I'm going to put on a turtleneck and lie down again.
swollen glands, eh bro? which ones exactly?
ReplyDeleteBubonic Plague. Call me when you feel better.
ReplyDeleteThe ones on either side of my windpipe, down a few inches from my jaw.
ReplyDeleteWell if nobody feels sad for you - I DO!! Chicken soup,all the good "stuff" you know about - vitamins, echenacea etc. Also gargling with salt water, and yes, inhaling it through your nose (yuk) so it goes down the back of your throat - this really helps! Now I hope you are serious and not just trying to get the usual "mother" reaction from me =)
ReplyDeleteSounds like sugaritis to me! I get it every year at Christmas time. I've heard wearing turtlenecks cures it every time!
ReplyDeleteOkay, here's the deal. It was sugaritis, plus caffeine-withdrawal, plus a canker sore in the back of my mouth. Altogether it felt really sick. =) Coffee this morning took care of the headache and taking it easy the last couple of days took care of the swollen glands. A couple of days will take care of the canker sore. =) That crazy chips and guacamole over Thanksgiving got me in the back of my mouth and followed up with about a pound of skittles was a sure recipe for a sore mouth. =)
ReplyDeleteThanks, everyone, for good responses to help fix my situation. It's nice to know I'm loved.
Oh, and the turtleneck did help! =)
ReplyDeleteNow my lips are on fire... Time to drink some water and put more Ice Drops chap stick on them. =)
ReplyDeleteI am my most popular commenter! =)
ReplyDelete