Many of you know that while my family has had pink eye, high fevers, sinus trouble and chronic coughing, I have had this dull sore throat. I went to my primary care doctor, oh, probably 2 months ago, and was diagnosed with being healthy. I then went to the walk in clinic where I was diagnosed with NOT having strep throat. Then 2 weeks ago I again called my primary care doctor (who, I really should note, is not the primary care doctor I have been raving about for years. She retired this past year, and I am missing her like crazy.)
Basically, I begged for an anti-biotic. Reluctantly, the nurse prescribed something, and told me "to have a nice vacation". I could tell she was most dis-pleased with me, but I was just not feeling 100%.
So 5 days later, out of anti-biotics, and on vacation, I was feeling better, but only a bit.
This morning I went to an ENT specialist. I felt really silly going there for what I knew was only a sinus infection, but, hey, I am a desperate woman at this point!
Viola!
Diagnosis: sinus infection.
Cause: I live in the same house as 2 young children.
Treatment: high dose anti-biotics (that could have been avoided with earlier treatment)
Long-term prognosis: short of getting selling the children, this could happen again
I know our health care system is messed-up, but, really, did it take this much effort to get the snot to stop draining down the back of my throat???
And on that lovely visual, I will just say, there is better living thru chemistry:)
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amen. for example: unisom for morning sickness. you can try all the preggie pops & pressure-points you want, but when all else fails, a little pill will probably knock it out.
ever tried a neti pot? you MUST! it's a bit weird at first, but seriously - you will wonder what you ever did without it! :-)
It's so frustrating when you know your own body but because you don't have an MD behind your name the doctor poo-poos you! Happy meds...feel better.
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