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[wook77]

I know, I know... stop talking about how sick you are. BUT, I went to the doctor's yesterday (actually, I went to the CVS Pharmacy Minute Clinic) and I have to say that it was a great experience. The nurse practicioners (god, I know that's spelled wrong but I can't figure out why) were really sympathetic and caring and lovely. They listened (which is something that hasn't happened at a doctor's office in like a billion years for me) and they focused on making it better and not trying all these stupid new tests or drugs. I was in and out in less than 30 minutes. They walked the prescriptions over to the pharmacy for me and put a rush on them with the nurse saying, "look at that poor girl, let her get some sleep already!" and gestured towards me. I had my meds in 10 minutes and there were 7 prescriptions so all in all, really really impressed. (though not so impressed with almost 100 dollars in copays for medications. The cough suppressant was 30 dollars to me and a 130 to my insurance. What the fuck is in a pill that causes it to be that much money? Liquid gold?)

Best part is that they participate in my insurance and they're treated as a primary care physician and NOT as an urgent care center (even though they keep urgent care hours and policies, like walk on in and get treated) so my copay was only 20 bucks instead of the 50 bucks I was facing. I highly recommend them. Without insurance, my visit would've been 70 bucks. The clinics get a very high YAYES recommendation from me. Would totes see them again.

Turns out that I have - an ear infection, a sinus infection, an upper respiratory infection and pink eye. I'm off of work until January 3rd. Nurse recommended that I eat lots of fruit but not bananas as they have something that will make the pink eye worse or something.

So see? I'm not just whiny for no reason. I have reasons. 4 achy annoying painful reasons. I'd be more than happy with the snuffles if the cough and the pink eye would go away.

Funny scenario last night - I woke up in the middle of the night coughing and choking. Went to take a drink and dumbass me didn't turn on a light. SOOO, I ended up spilling my full glass of water all over me, my pillows, my blankets and my bed. I was laughing and wheezing and coughing and choking and tears were streaming down my face. Maybe you had to be there.

Went to bed early last night as I just don't see the BFD about New Years. It feels just the same today as it did yesterday so why the fuck should I care? The only thing that I care about is that it is now tax preparation season for me and that, my friends, blows monkey chunks. I have to kick it into high gear and get all sorts of crap done for vendors and employees. *blech*

I did end up writing one thing, now to find a couple of hours to fix it from the beta comments and get it posted. Considering it's a gift for someone, I really need to get my ass moving.

Did anyone do anything cool for New Years?

Comments

[coffeejunkii.livejournal.com]

i'm sorry to hear that you have such icky health problems to deal with, but i'm glad you got good treatment at cvs [of all places!] and that you are off work for a few days. i hope you'll be better soon ♥

[wook77.livejournal.com]

Isn't that crazy that CVS is where you can get care? It was just awesome, though! AND!!!! I opened the mail today and there was a card wishing me a happy healthy new year from the nurses I saw. It was personalised and everything. So very awesome indeed.

I really do not want to go in to work tomorrow as I'm supposed to be working a total of 14 hours at two jobs tomorrow. I od'd on my cough suppressant so my cough is just horrible. I cough until I choke (which is one of the signs of too much of it).

[elinor.livejournal.com]

Sorry to hear you're so sick, and glad you found somewhere good to get health care.

(I've logged in as my other LJ to comment, as it appears I've been banned from commenting on your journal as flamewarrior. I tried emailing you but the messages bounced back. If you really meant to ban me, then I apologise for this intrusion on your journal. If I've offended you in any way, I'd love to know how so I can apologise. If on the other hand you haven't banned me, you or I or both of us should log a tech support thingy with LJ. Have a great 2008.)

[wook77.livejournal.com]

The ban carries back to a wank that happened as there were some very awkward and hurtful comments made that I just did not want to deal with so I banned a few people. I'll unban as soon as I figure out how.

[elinor.livejournal.com]

Oh gosh, I don't remember that at all. I'm very sorry if I made comments at any point that you found hurtful.

[sassy-cissa.livejournal.com]

Damn woman! You did get knocked for a loop! I'm glad you're feeling better.

There is a group of us who get together for New Years. Usually we do a progressive dinner. This year we hired 2 chefs to cook and clean up. It was excellent! So all we did was sit and eat and visit. A perfect ending to one year and beginning to another.

Hope you feel better soon! *hugs*

[wook77.livejournal.com]

I really did. I thought I was just whiny for no reason but these nurses did all these tests and turns out that I had a reason... so it made me feel better.It would've been even better had my mum not been even more sick than me.

oooh, that sounds like a brilliant brilliant new years! I'm coming to your place next year *nods*.

[quarterturn.livejournal.com]

Ugh, I'm sorry to hear you're so sick, doll. :( That is a LOT of sick, right there. *squish* Hopefully now that you've got meds you'll start getting better, though. ♥

[wook77.livejournal.com]

:( It's getting a bit better. The sinus infection and ear infection are clearing up... now to just get this cough under control. I sort of took too much of the cough suppressant and the way it works when you do that is that you cough less frequently but when you do cough... you cough until you almost puke. Which, yanno, I'd rather be coughing a bit more frequently.

Also - thank you for the lovely comment on the one yuletide story I wrote. I beamed when I saw your name. I didn't get an email on it or I would respond through that :D.

♥ back :D:D:D

[kaalee.livejournal.com]

Oy, that sounds awful -- but I'm so glad you were able to get a bit of help and such.

Sorry about the water. Clearly you need a fancy cool water bottle that says Deamus or something like that...

♥

[wook77.livejournal.com]

Clearly I do. I shall have to go looking for one. I went looking for a "Dean ♥ Seamus" shirt and couldn't find one. I need to stock (and I totally just typed stalk) up on shirts for Terminus. Which shall rock.

[why-me-why-not.livejournal.com]

*snuggles* I'm sorry you're sick, sweetie! I hope the meds do their thing quickly.

I hung out with my brother's ex-wife and 7 kids for new years eve. Davey (my 5yo, will be 6 next week) fell asleep 2 minutes before midnight. I have such fun times, I swear. :P

Feel better soon, hun!

[wook77.livejournal.com]

So far, the meds are clearing up the ear infection, the sinus infection and the pink eye. BUT - this stupid cough will not stop. AND I sort of overdid it with the cough suppressant and now I cough so hard I almost puke.


And totally not related to this but... are you still available on this and next Friday for the coding at slashfest? Please tell me you are. PLEASE. Otherwise, I shall cry. Lots.

[why-me-why-not.livejournal.com]

Barring something unforeseen and tragic, I am definitely available this and next Friday. No crying! It'll worsen your cough!

[enchanted-jae.livejournal.com]

I got pink eye for New Year's, too!

Actually, I've had my problem since Christmas. No job means no insurance, and I thought for several days that it was my allergies. But, my one eye won't stop watering, it's red, it's gunky in the morning...blech. Thankfully, my brother still had some drops left over from when his son had pink eye, and after only one application, my eye feels better already. So, yes, I self-diagnosed and shared a prescription, but I honestly couldn't afford a doctor visit right now.

[wook77.livejournal.com]

We're in really poor shape, aren't we?

Try teabags on the eyes. It'll reduce the swelling and the redness. Black tea works best.

And dude. I have insurance and I can't afford my visit too much. Only reason I could was I got an advance from work. Being sick just sucks horribly. I hate it hate it HATE IT.

[libgirl.livejournal.com]

Eek. Crawl back into bed--seriously!

Feel better soon!