Guest guest Posted January 3, 2005 Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 Dearest Vicki, I have been up all night also, I am so sorry that you are sick. Please go to the doctor asap. Put a scarf over your face though so that you do not catch any thing else, it is flu season and the last thing you need is pnuemonia. I hope you feel better very soon. One thing that helped me is to squeeze the juice of a fresh lemon down your throat without it hitting your inside of your mouth. It hurts like ^%^%$^%$# the first time but after that it has a certain numbing effect. I don't know why but it worked for me with a terrible bacterial infection when I was helping clean our church after a flood. I caught the worst infection~~~yuck. Remember to take yogurt with the antibiotics also if you go on the antiB's (just a reminder) Love and hugs, Nan in Michigan Vikki Wingfield <VWAvon@...> wrote: Hi all! I don't post very often, but as you can see from the time this email was sent (3:30AM), I'm up in the middle of the night. My RA and FM are REALLY acting up, and to make things really interesting, I'm sure I have strep throat! I just checked, and my red, swollen throat is COVERED in white spots. I can barely swallow, and my ears are blocked. My temp hasn't been below 99 degrees for two days (usually in the low 97's), with a high of 101 yesterday evening. I'm DEFINATELY going to the dr. today! I'm supposed to have an Enbrel injection today, but I think I'm going to pass. I'll pay for it later this week, but I don't want to make the strep worse. I feel perfectly awful, and staying bundled on the couch all day sure isn't helping my joints any. I try to get up and move around, but mostly just try to move my joints as much as I can while sitting propped up. Anyway, that's my complaint for the day! My best source of comfort is from the Bible - " And it came to pass... " I know I won't feel this bad forever. One of my favorite quotes (paraphrased) is " The only thing that is constant in life is that things change " ! Here's hoping that things change quickly! Going back to bed, Vikki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2005 Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 Dearest Vicki, I have been up all night also, I am so sorry that you are sick. Please go to the doctor asap. Put a scarf over your face though so that you do not catch any thing else, it is flu season and the last thing you need is pnuemonia. I hope you feel better very soon. One thing that helped me is to squeeze the juice of a fresh lemon down your throat without it hitting your inside of your mouth. It hurts like ^%^%$^%$# the first time but after that it has a certain numbing effect. I don't know why but it worked for me with a terrible bacterial infection when I was helping clean our church after a flood. I caught the worst infection~~~yuck. Remember to take yogurt with the antibiotics also if you go on the antiB's (just a reminder) Love and hugs, Nan in Michigan Vikki Wingfield <VWAvon@...> wrote: Hi all! I don't post very often, but as you can see from the time this email was sent (3:30AM), I'm up in the middle of the night. My RA and FM are REALLY acting up, and to make things really interesting, I'm sure I have strep throat! I just checked, and my red, swollen throat is COVERED in white spots. I can barely swallow, and my ears are blocked. My temp hasn't been below 99 degrees for two days (usually in the low 97's), with a high of 101 yesterday evening. I'm DEFINATELY going to the dr. today! I'm supposed to have an Enbrel injection today, but I think I'm going to pass. I'll pay for it later this week, but I don't want to make the strep worse. I feel perfectly awful, and staying bundled on the couch all day sure isn't helping my joints any. I try to get up and move around, but mostly just try to move my joints as much as I can while sitting propped up. Anyway, that's my complaint for the day! My best source of comfort is from the Bible - " And it came to pass... " I know I won't feel this bad forever. One of my favorite quotes (paraphrased) is " The only thing that is constant in life is that things change " ! Here's hoping that things change quickly! Going back to bed, Vikki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2005 Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 Sorry you've been so ill Vikki. This is the time of year for these infections. I know you hate to skip your Enbrel, but you're doing the right thing. It is to risky to take the injection while having an infection, and it isn't worth it. I hope you feel better soon. Hot tea with honey is my salvation for a sore throat. a On Mon, 3 Jan 2005 03:42:55 -0500, Vikki Wingfield <VWAvon@...> wrote: > > Hi all! I don't post very often, but as you can see from the time this email was sent (3:30AM), I'm up in the middle of the night. My RA and FM are REALLY acting up, and to make things really interesting, I'm sure I have strep throat! > > I just checked, and my red, swollen throat is COVERED in white spots. I can barely swallow, and my ears are blocked. My temp hasn't been below 99 degrees for two days (usually in the low 97's), with a high of 101 yesterday evening. I'm DEFINATELY going to the dr. today! > > I'm supposed to have an Enbrel injection today, but I think I'm going to pass. I'll pay for it later this week, but I don't want to make the strep worse. > > I feel perfectly awful, and staying bundled on the couch all day sure isn't helping my joints any. I try to get up and move around, but mostly just try to move my joints as much as I can while sitting propped up. > > Anyway, that's my complaint for the day! My best source of comfort is from the Bible - " And it came to pass... " I know I won't feel this bad forever. One of my favorite quotes (paraphrased) is " The only thing that is constant in life is that things change " ! Here's hoping that things change quickly! > > Going back to bed, > Vikki > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2005 Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 Sorry you've been so ill Vikki. This is the time of year for these infections. I know you hate to skip your Enbrel, but you're doing the right thing. It is to risky to take the injection while having an infection, and it isn't worth it. I hope you feel better soon. Hot tea with honey is my salvation for a sore throat. a On Mon, 3 Jan 2005 03:42:55 -0500, Vikki Wingfield <VWAvon@...> wrote: > > Hi all! I don't post very often, but as you can see from the time this email was sent (3:30AM), I'm up in the middle of the night. My RA and FM are REALLY acting up, and to make things really interesting, I'm sure I have strep throat! > > I just checked, and my red, swollen throat is COVERED in white spots. I can barely swallow, and my ears are blocked. My temp hasn't been below 99 degrees for two days (usually in the low 97's), with a high of 101 yesterday evening. I'm DEFINATELY going to the dr. today! > > I'm supposed to have an Enbrel injection today, but I think I'm going to pass. I'll pay for it later this week, but I don't want to make the strep worse. > > I feel perfectly awful, and staying bundled on the couch all day sure isn't helping my joints any. I try to get up and move around, but mostly just try to move my joints as much as I can while sitting propped up. > > Anyway, that's my complaint for the day! My best source of comfort is from the Bible - " And it came to pass... " I know I won't feel this bad forever. One of my favorite quotes (paraphrased) is " The only thing that is constant in life is that things change " ! Here's hoping that things change quickly! > > Going back to bed, > Vikki > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2005 Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 Here's to quick healing!! ((((((((( Vickie)))))))))))) -------------- Original message -------------- Hi all! I don't post very often, but as you can see from the time this email was sent, I'm up in the middle of the night. My RA and FM are REALLY acting up, and to make things really interesting, I'm sure I have strep throat! I just checked, and my red, swollen throat is COVERED in white spots. I can barely swallow, and my ears are blocked. My temp hasn't been below 99 degrees for two days (usually in the low 97's), with a high of 101 yesterday evening. I'm DEFINATELY going to the dr. today! I'm supposed to have an Enbrel injection today, but I think I'm going to pass. I'll pay for it later this week, but I don't want to make the strep worse. I feel perfectly awful, and staying bundled on the couch all day sure isn't helping my joints any. I try to get up and move around, but mostly just try to move my joints as much as I can while sitting propped up. Anyway, that's my complaint for the day! I know I won't feel this bad forever. One of my favorite quotes (paraphrased) is " The only thing that is constant in life is that things change " ! Here's hoping that things change quickly! Going back to bed, Vikki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2005 Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 Here's to quick healing!! ((((((((( Vickie)))))))))))) -------------- Original message -------------- Hi all! I don't post very often, but as you can see from the time this email was sent, I'm up in the middle of the night. My RA and FM are REALLY acting up, and to make things really interesting, I'm sure I have strep throat! I just checked, and my red, swollen throat is COVERED in white spots. I can barely swallow, and my ears are blocked. My temp hasn't been below 99 degrees for two days (usually in the low 97's), with a high of 101 yesterday evening. I'm DEFINATELY going to the dr. today! I'm supposed to have an Enbrel injection today, but I think I'm going to pass. I'll pay for it later this week, but I don't want to make the strep worse. I feel perfectly awful, and staying bundled on the couch all day sure isn't helping my joints any. I try to get up and move around, but mostly just try to move my joints as much as I can while sitting propped up. Anyway, that's my complaint for the day! I know I won't feel this bad forever. One of my favorite quotes (paraphrased) is " The only thing that is constant in life is that things change " ! Here's hoping that things change quickly! Going back to bed, Vikki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2005 Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 Just an update... I went to the dr. this morning - it's definately strep. I'm now on antibiotics. I hope they kick in soon. My thoat was so sore this morning that I couldn't swallow without extreme pain. I bought some Cloraseptic spray, which helps a little. More helpful for the pain is Aleve, although it doesn't help much with the fever. Yesterday my temp peaked at 101 degrees five hours after taking two Aleve, which is supposed to last 12 hrs. With the exception of the sore throat pain, I must say that I feel a little better so far today. Temp not quite as high; fewer chills. Thank you all for your prayers, Vikki [ ] Today's Whine Hi all! I don't post very often, but as you can see from the time this email was sent, I'm up in the middle of the night. My RA and FM are REALLY acting up, and to make things really interesting, I'm sure I have strep throat! I just checked, and my red, swollen throat is COVERED in white spots. I can barely swallow, and my ears are blocked. My temp hasn't been below 99 degrees for two days (usually in the low 97's), with a high of 101 yesterday evening. I'm DEFINATELY going to the dr. today! I'm supposed to have an Enbrel injection today, but I think I'm going to pass. I'll pay for it later this week, but I don't want to make the strep worse. I feel perfectly awful, and staying bundled on the couch all day sure isn't helping my joints any. I try to get up and move around, but mostly just try to move my joints as much as I can while sitting propped up. Anyway, that's my complaint for the day! I know I won't feel this bad forever. One of my favorite quotes (paraphrased) is " The only thing that is constant in life is that things change " ! Here's hoping that things change quickly! Going back to bed, Vikki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2005 Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 Just an update... I went to the dr. this morning - it's definately strep. I'm now on antibiotics. I hope they kick in soon. My thoat was so sore this morning that I couldn't swallow without extreme pain. I bought some Cloraseptic spray, which helps a little. More helpful for the pain is Aleve, although it doesn't help much with the fever. Yesterday my temp peaked at 101 degrees five hours after taking two Aleve, which is supposed to last 12 hrs. With the exception of the sore throat pain, I must say that I feel a little better so far today. Temp not quite as high; fewer chills. Thank you all for your prayers, Vikki [ ] Today's Whine Hi all! I don't post very often, but as you can see from the time this email was sent, I'm up in the middle of the night. My RA and FM are REALLY acting up, and to make things really interesting, I'm sure I have strep throat! I just checked, and my red, swollen throat is COVERED in white spots. I can barely swallow, and my ears are blocked. My temp hasn't been below 99 degrees for two days (usually in the low 97's), with a high of 101 yesterday evening. I'm DEFINATELY going to the dr. today! I'm supposed to have an Enbrel injection today, but I think I'm going to pass. I'll pay for it later this week, but I don't want to make the strep worse. I feel perfectly awful, and staying bundled on the couch all day sure isn't helping my joints any. I try to get up and move around, but mostly just try to move my joints as much as I can while sitting propped up. Anyway, that's my complaint for the day! I know I won't feel this bad forever. One of my favorite quotes (paraphrased) is " The only thing that is constant in life is that things change " ! Here's hoping that things change quickly! Going back to bed, Vikki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2005 Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 I hope you get to feeling better soon, Vikki.....Take care...Blessed Be....Marina --- In , " Vikki Wingfield " <VWAvon@c...> wrote: > Hi all! I don't post very often, but as you can see from the time this email was sent, I'm up in the middle of the night. My RA and FM are REALLY acting up, and to make things really interesting, I'm sure I have strep throat! > > I just checked, and my red, swollen throat is COVERED in white spots. I can barely swallow, and my ears are blocked. My temp hasn't been below 99 degrees for two days (usually in the low 97's), with a high of 101 yesterday evening. I'm DEFINATELY going to the dr. today! > > I'm supposed to have an Enbrel injection today, but I think I'm going to pass. I'll pay for it later this week, but I don't want to make the strep worse. > > I feel perfectly awful, and staying bundled on the couch all day sure isn't helping my joints any. I try to get up and move around, but mostly just try to move my joints as much as I can while sitting propped up. > > Anyway, that's my complaint for the day! I know I won't feel this bad forever. One of my favorite quotes (paraphrased) is " The only thing that is constant in life is that things change " ! Here's hoping that things change quickly! > > Going back to bed, > Vikki > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2005 Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 I hope you get to feeling better soon, Vikki.....Take care...Blessed Be....Marina > Hi all! I don't post very often, but as you can see from the time this email was sent, I'm up in the middle of the night. My RA and FM are REALLY acting up, and to make things really interesting, I'm sure I have strep throat! > > I just checked, and my red, swollen throat is COVERED in white spots. I can barely swallow, and my ears are blocked. My temp hasn't been below 99 degrees for two days (usually in the low 97's), with a high of 101 yesterday evening. I'm DEFINATELY going to the dr. today! > > I'm supposed to have an Enbrel injection today, but I think I'm going to pass. I'll pay for it later this week, but I don't want to make the strep worse. > > I feel perfectly awful, and staying bundled on the couch all day sure isn't helping my joints any. I try to get up and move around, but mostly just try to move my joints as much as I can while sitting propped up. > > Anyway, that's my complaint for the day! I know I won't feel this bad forever. One of my favorite quotes (paraphrased) is " The only thing that is constant in life is that things change " ! Here's hoping that things change quickly! > > Going back to bed, > Vikki > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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