I rarely get sick. I haven't had a cold since I can remember. I last had strep throat in high school. I had the flu in February 2003 and since then, the most I've done is puke once from something bad I ate.
But dammit, I'm sick right NOW.
I woke up with a sore throat. Sore enough that it woke me up. Hurts to swallow. Who knows if I have a fever (I had two thermometers because of my propensity to lose things and wanted two on hand...and I've lost both and yet to replace either one). I'm tired and my back and body hurt, but I also had 2.5 hours of fencing last night.
No headache.
DAMMIT. I have my first real fencing tournament tomorrow! I can't be sick!
First an ear infection, now THIS.
Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :
Gargle some warm salt water. That always helps my throat when it's sore.
space opera
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
((Mack)) Hope you get better soon!
Rarely get sick???? I seem to remember some severe abdominal pains for you recently -- I thought you felt pretty sick then...
Farmgirl
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Yeah, but it wasn't "real" sick...just a serotonin imbalance.
I meant sick like waking up with crap like this. Or a cold. Posted by Christy (Member # 4397) on :
Poor Mack. I'm just getting over strep. Its no fun. Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Wait...it can't be strep if it's just a sore throat, right?
Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
Yes it stil can be...but it probably isn't.
Good luck tomorow, anyway.
Kwea
Posted by Teshi (Member # 5024) on :
get off the computer and sleeeeeeeeeeeeep! Posted by sarcasticmuppet (Member # 5035) on :
Is it a cough yet or is it still just soreness? Poor Jamie. I suggest eating hot soup by the gallon. That always makes me feel better. Posted by AmkaProblemka (Member # 6495) on :
I've been diagnosed with strep with just a rash. I went in with my daughter to get the diagnosis of hives so she could go to school. Mine was quickly developing, and the doctor noted it. Took a strep culture of us and bingo! She didn't get to go to school.
You don't need a fever, or achy muscles, or apparently, even a sore throat.
But, it could just be a nasty cold.
I have awesome tonsils, though. People around me get sick. My throat hurts, my tonsils swell for a couple of days, and then I'm not sick. I thank the doctor who let them stay when he removied my adnoids.
Posted by AmkaProblemka (Member # 6495) on :
Yes, hot chicken noodle soup. Good proteins, good liquids. There was a study once that actually showed that chicken noodle soup was more than a placebo in helping you feel better and get well faster.
Posted by Psycho Triad (Member # 3331) on :
TOURNAMENT?!!!
You damn well better feel better, girl.
You have to win that sucker
But in seriousness, hope you feel better, and hope you do well in your tournament. My online access has been restricted so i haven't been able to chat with you much. I'm also heading out of town as soon as my ride shows up. (any minute now, i'd guess).
Good luck, good stabbing. Have fun, and if possible, strike fear into the hearts of your opponents moments before striking them with your sword.
Crazy as always, psychotriad
Posted by Dan_raven (Member # 3383) on :
I think its either Red Sox Hangover, or the sudden realization that your lovely team will be taking on the mighty Cardinals. Facing this overpowering team has caused lesser folk to get ill.
Get better.
Posted by pooka (Member # 5003) on :
(((Mack))) And aren't you expecting a visitor in like 4 days?
Posted by Sara Sasse (Member # 6804) on :
Is that a visitor, or "a visitor"? (As in "the painters are coming over" visitor.)
Because I am having far too many visitors far too frequently, and they are wrecking the place with their wild, hot parties.
I think I'm in early frequin' menopause.
[ October 22, 2004, 12:24 PM: Message edited by: Sara Sasse ]
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Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Not strep. Some nasty virus that the doc said he's seen a lot of. *sigh* He said to rest and if I feel up to it tomorrow, go to the tournament. But if I still have a fever, it wouldn't be the greatest of ideas to go.
Posted by Dagonee (Member # 5818) on :
Ugh. I can't imagine fencing with a fever. I'm sure you're in better shape than I am, but I got winded fast enough when I wasn't sick.
Plus, sneezing in the mask is NOT GOOD.
Dagonee
Posted by Katarain (Member # 6659) on :
Don't know how much good it would do now, but drinking the juice of one lemon with a little water and salt always helps my throat feel better. It tastes horrible, but it really works. It's also good medicine.
I also like throat coat tea with slippery elm, but it doesn't last as long. Tastes great, though.
-Katarain
Posted by TMedina (Member # 6649) on :
Hope the fencing tournament went well.
Post the results when you know.
Or riposte if I missed it the first time.
-Trevor
Posted by Dagonee (Member # 5818) on :
Oh, man, that was bad. Like a Chandler Bing joke, by that actor Matthew Parry.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
*hug* Feel better, mack. Posted by Ralphie (Member # 1565) on :
I'm sick, too, Jamie. It sounds like we have the same thing.
But I'm GOING to that Pirates of the Caribbean interactive screening for charity tomorrow in my Ren Faire doxy outfit, though hell should bar the way!
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
And the highwayman went riding, riding, riding And the highwayman went riding, up to the old inn door.
etc.
I think all I've really done is slept all day. Dammit.
I hope you get to the RenFaire, Toni. *jealous*
And I hope I get to go play with swords tomorrow.
Posted by Teshi (Member # 5024) on :
quote: interactive screening
explain.
Posted by Elizabeth (Member # 5218) on :
Feel better, Mack!
Posted by Ralphie (Member # 1565) on :
quote: explain.
Teshi - You've never seen anything on the interactive Rocky Horror Picture Show midnight screenings they used (and in some places still) do?
Pretty much you dress up, yell at the screen where it's appropriate and have an overall fabulous geeky time. We're doing that, only with Pirates.
(Thanks, Jamie. I hope you get to do swordy things tomorrow, also.)
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
*jawdrop* Poor mack! You really ARE sick! *hugs with impunity*
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Huh?
Posted by Teshi (Member # 5024) on :
Well, Ralphie, I understood the idea of interactivity but I wanted to be sure that I was reading what I saw. Pirates, only interactive? I want to come. That's sounds ridiculously geeky (and rather dangerous- what are you going to do, blow holes in the theatre?!) and so much fun!!!
I'm jealous.
And mack I'm glad you slept. Sleep is good. Feel better!!!!
[ October 22, 2004, 10:28 PM: Message edited by: Teshi ]
Posted by punwit (Member # 6388) on :
Dag, I must be a bit obtuse because I'm not getting the thrust of your comments.
Oh and I hope you get well quickly Mack.
[ October 22, 2004, 10:35 PM: Message edited by: punwit ]
Posted by Ralphie (Member # 1565) on :
Still sick. Actually, I think I'm worse. The sore throat has improved considerably though it's still irritated. My fever is still here and keeps going up despite the tylenol. Hot, cold, hot, cold (I'm cold right now). I'm also exhausted. Everything hurts. Tylenol isn't doing crap. Not hungry.
Ugh. This sucks. Needless to say, I didn't go to my tournament. Posted by Dagonee (Member # 5818) on :
Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :
Ralphie, can you get any hotter?
Posted by Brinestone (Member # 5755) on :
I want it on the record: I am coveting Ralphie's pirate costume right now. That is HAWT, girl!
Posted by Defenestraitor (Member # 6907) on :
mack, I'm sorry to hear. I hope you feel better. My sore throat made me cancel on two engagements today so I feel your pain. please stay rested and feel better soon!
Ralphie, great costume!
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Poor mack. *FTPs chicken soup*
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
I REALLY wonder if this is the flu.
Posted by TMedina (Member # 6649) on :
Sorry Mack - blame the other fencers for slipping you the bug. They must have been cowering in fear of your awesome stabbing abilities and decided to sabotage you...yeah, that's it...
Better luck next time - they won't get away so easily.
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