Originally Posted By Liberty Belle Warning: this is a completely whiny, self-indulgent post. Stop now if you don't want to hear me complain!! About a month ago, I developed a chest infection. I coughed basically non-stop for a week, despite going to the doctor on the 3rd day and getting antibiotics. At the end of the week (on Easter Saturday), I got the flu. My throat had been tender from all the coughing, but the flu itself came on really suddenly. About a week after that, I got a sinus infection. Last night I got a terrible toothache, only my 2nd or 3rd in my life. It would be bad enough if I got them one after the other ... but I've still got ALL the bugs. Still got my chest infection and cough. Still got my flu (although it's a lot better than it was). Still got sinus. And now, a toothache. I'm rundown, I've got heaps of work to catch up on because I had 4 days off, I'm doing prac at a pre-school one day a week (which makes me worry about what will happen if I should get any worse and need more time off) and I'm so miserable I just feel like curling up into a ball and falling asleep until I feel totally well again. I really do feel rather ridiculous writing such a "poor me" post but I'm more than over it now and it does help to write it all out and get it off my chest!
Originally Posted By DyGDisney I'm sorry about all the sicknesses you've had. The toothache may be sinus related instead of tooth related. Hope that makes you feel better. Oh, and did you get a flu shot? I swear by them, so if not, maybe try it next year and see if it helps!
Originally Posted By Stacers76 Thinking good thoughts for you! And whine away...I was doing it myself last week! ) That's what we're here for!
Originally Posted By Mr X Sorry to hear that! I don't think you're being whiny at all, it's miserable to be sick and not feel like you're getting any better! Get well soon!
Originally Posted By Sport Goofy I've had that chest infection thing for about all my adult life, so I'm sympathetic.
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle Thanks everyone, I knew you'd cheer me up! DyG, I didn't even think of the toothache possibly having to do with sinus. And no, I didn't get a flu shot, I really wish I did. The weird part was I got the bug right at the beginning of autumn and it's not even cold yet - at least if it was winter I'd understand!
Originally Posted By threeundertwo Poor thing! Wish I were there to make you some tea. When you start to feel better, be sure to throw out your old toothbrush so you don't re-infect yourself.
Originally Posted By debtee Sorry to hear you have been so ill Kez. Sending you BIG get well soon hugs. Complain away, it's good to do that when you are feeling so low. I'm making you a hot cup of Milo to drink while you snuggle up on the lounge. It's been so warm in Sydney it doesn't feel like Autumn yet, so I can imagine it's still hot up in QLD. Weird weather isn't it!
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle Thanks 3U2 and Deb! I'll definitely throw out my toothbrush head when I start feeling better, thanks for the advice - and for the tea and Milo!
Originally Posted By Mary Poppins What a heavy burden has been cast on you. I just got over a toothache and I don't know how you are coping. Sore throats are the worst! I feel for you. Take care of yourself and try to rest. I went to the dentist for my toothache. I hope yours heals quickly. {{{{{HUGS BELLE}}}}
Originally Posted By Tinkerbell819 I hope you feel better soon! I just wanted to add a comment about the toothache possibly being related to the sinus problem. A few years ago my DH went to the dentist for a toothache. (he hadn't been there in about 10 years, so you know this tooth was really hurting!) The Dentist said there was nothing wrong with the tooth, it was an ear infection. (I hope you don't have one of those, but it seems toothaches may actually be many other things than a sore tooth!)
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle Thanks everyone! I have the dentist in a little over 2 hours, so I guess I'll find out then. I'm personally hoping he'll tell me it's an ear or sinus problem and send me home without once inserting a drill or needle into my mouth (Well, I can hope!)
Originally Posted By Lady Starlight Awww I hope you get to feeling 100% better soon.You poor sweety. It's good to vent sometimes and get it all out. Thats what we are here for, to listen and help when/where we can. Speedy recovery to you! Big Get Well Hugs.(((Liberty Belle)))
Originally Posted By sarahwithbaloo Feel better soon LB. I guess the dentist will confirm things but a couple of years ago my tonsilitus spread to my tooth (which lead to double antibiotics not nice) lety us know how you go.
