Monday, June 25, 2012

Getting Over the Crud

I've been sick for so long, I'm not sure I remember what it feels like not to be. I've come down with that impossible to diagnose sore throat, hot and cold spells, and hacking cough that takes forever to heal from. I actually did go to the doctor after the first weekend and she did diagnose a sinus infection. I have never had one before and would cheerfully kill to never have another one. I was ready to cut off my own head, waiting for the day it would take the medication to kick in.

So I have entered my third week of this, and have been house suspended the last four weekends. Nuts!! Thinking that I was feeling a tad better, we went for a ride the weekend before last. But 60 miles down the road had me shaking and exhausted on energy. We turned around and went back home.

The only good thing that I can say is that the hammock has been nice. And I have gotten a lot of books read. The bad news is that what little energy I had was devoted to work (stupid!) and home has been horizontal on the sofa. That means I didn't read blogs, didn't write blogs, ignored the world in general because I've missed out on tons of fun things and great weather.

A couple of co-workers and friends of my doctor say that it takes about 4 weeks to get over this crud. I can't believe it, but seems to be true. Sheesh I hope this is the last week. But it also means that I have a ton of catching up to do! Reading about your lives, catching up with your packing plans, work on my own packing and travel plans.

I'm too late for George, but I really hope he has a wonderful time and the roads are smooth and obstacle free. Otherwise, I look forward to catching up with everyone else and maybe getting in a missing ride report or two of my own.

Hope you are all well and healthy staring down the last couple of weeks before vacation (for some of you).

P.S. Even if I am feeling better, this Saturday is supposed to be 99F (37C). I'm not sure how much riding I'm going to get in with those temps... :(

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  1. I've still got the cough, and it's been well over a month. T. has had it come and go, and we're really hoping it'll GO before we have to travel to Puerto Rico.

    Hope you get better.

    Come visit.

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    1. So you are just confirming what everyone else has said. This stupid thing lingers... Joy. I hope the dry climate helps yours mend faster. Switching between hot and humid outside and freezing air conditioning in the workplace isn't helping mine.

      I hope T. starts feeling better soon, with all you have coming up.

      We will! Get settled and let us know. I've been warning Oilburner.

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  2. Hope you feel better soon - rotten to be sick in the Summer!

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    1. Thank you Nikos! Yes. Rotten to be sick during the last decent weather we will have for a couple months. :( I will try to kick this thing.

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  3. Lori:

    hope you get better soon. we want you back to your usual, perky self, don't we . . . ?

    bob
    Riding the Wet Coast
    My Flickr // My YouTube

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    1. Perky? Perky self? Wow. That is kind. Oilburner might be tempted to change that to obnoxious. ;)

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  4. That cold/flu seemed to hang around a long time. I hope you start feeling better soon. I'm looking forward to meeting George again in Whitehorse on the 4th. And is that 99°F with 99% humidity?

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    1. Richard, did you have it, or know someone who did. Cuz it really is horrible, huh?

      Ride safely and have and have a great time!! I'm really looking forward to you reports. Shake George's hand for me and say hi!

      The prediction is for 56% humidity. I'll take it! That will be the lowest we see in a very long time.

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    2. Yes, picked it up on a plane ride. The person sitting behind me was coughing and sneezing the entire flight. It lasted about a month...

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  5. Alcohol in large qty usually does the trick for me....at least until the next morning anyway. Vodka on it's way

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    1. After dealing with the headache and nausea form the sinus infection, I wasn't about to try your style of medication for quite a while. I'll save that for when I feel fine and intentionally want to feel sick. ;)

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  6. So sorry to hear Lori and hope you're fighting fit soob. Immediately after trying Roger's cure, make yourself up a mix of 50% dark rum and 50% of Stones Green Ginger wine. You'll sweat it out no problem, especially in your forecast temperatures.

    P.S You can clearly see the trend in the way that Kiwis self-medicate :-)

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    1. Hi Geoff! Thank you. You and me both hope this goes away soon. :) I'll have to look up what Stones Green Ginger wine is. Never heard of it. But I will seek out your recommendations for medication when we visit. Seems I have some remedies to learn. ;)

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  7. Get well soon, those sinus infections are no fun as you know know.

    dom


    Redleg's Rides

    Colorado Motorcycle Travel Examiner

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    1. Thank you Dom. You are correct. These are absolutely no fun. Ugh!! I really feel for people who experience these regularly.

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  8. Yikes. I sure hope you get rid of the crud soon. I can't imagine being sick so long.

    Sending good thoughts your way.

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    1. Thank you Brandy! I need some good thoughts. I don't ever recall being sick this long before. And I DON'T LIKE IT!!! :)

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  9. Boy oh boy. Feel better. I had one of those and I felt like I had hagfish crammed in my nostrils until I went and got the most powerful antibiotics available without the aid of a Mexican pharmacist and some creative border-crossing.

    Brady
    Behind Bars - Motorcycles and Life

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    1. Oh my god Brady. I reall wish I hadn't googled "hagfish". I do not recommend for anyone to do that!! Eeewwwwwwwww!!!!

      But yes. I believe your description is appropriate. So do you think I should have taken the coworker suffers from sinus infections regularly up on the offer of Bangladesh pharmaceuticals?

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    2. Powerful chemicals of questionable providence? I wasn't around for the 60s, but that's about what I imagine it was like.

      Brady
      Behind Bars - motorcycles and Life

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  10. I'm going with the strong medicine cure.... figure if it doesn't work, I'll be so high, or out of it, that it won't matter.
    Either way, please get well very soon. We need you on the road and reporting back all the wonderful experiences you have.
    Of course, you can come to Maine - sinus infections are not allowed heyah, and besides, Tom of Scooter By The Sea, will give you something that will chase whatever ails you right out (and stand your hair on end). Get well. Ciao, Mike.

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