On the mend

[kenjari]

I'm getting better - these antibiotics are working quite nicely. I'm really tired, but at least the fever and most of the pain are gone. The swelling and inflammation in my ears is slowly going away, so my hearing is returning to normal. I've got about a week left of antibiotics, and I can't wait until it's over. The pills leave a gross metallic taste on my tongue after I've swallowed them, and the dosing schedule is annoying. I have to take four doses, six hours apart, on an empty stomach. I have to get up at 5:30am to take the first pill.
To keep myself awake between breakfast and my late-morning dose, I've taken to watching the children's programming on PBS - it's less insulting to my intelligence than most of what else is on, and I've been too tired and achy to concentrate on a book for the last couple of days. I've found that I really like Thomas the Tank Engine, oddly enough. The visuals are very attractive and the chracters display a surprising range of emotions, both positive and negative.
Thanks for all the good wishes. I hope to be back to my normal activities sometime next week.

Comments

[holmes-iv.livejournal.com]

Oooh, those drugs! I had those last winter for the Strep that Would Not Die. (Or maybe not precisely those--mine went down fine, but then my mouth tasted of metal for the rest of the day.) I felt horrible enough when I started taking them that I didn't notice the aftertaste for a day or two—hadn't considered that as a sign of recovery before, but I suppose it is. Best wishes for your continued improvement!

[pantsie.livejournal.com]

Thank goodness you're feeling better, and the PBS programming sounds like the perfect fit for a blah, sick day. Hope that the weekend presents a big upswing for you!

[karakara98.livejournal.com]

Glad to hear you're feeling better. May it continue!

[epilimnion.livejournal.com]

Isn't Ringo Starr on Thomas the Tank Engine?

Glad you're feeling better!

[kenjari.livejournal.com]

No, not anymore. I think he only did that for a year or two. The show is still pretty good, though.

[storyjen.livejournal.com]

Very glad to hear you're on the mend. Onward and upward!