So yeah.
A couple of nights ago I was folding up the blankets downstairs before I went to bed and I sniffled. As soon as I did it I felt that little twinge in my throat, a little soreness. “No!” I thought… not now.
But yes now.
Yesterday I felt it when I woke up… the light sinus pressure, headache, runny nose… I sound like a walking advertisement for some powerful drug (which by the way if you know the name of. I may need it STAT!) I took some aspirin and tried to carry on with my day, a few errands up town lunch with girlfriends, and then I was going to go shopping for the upcoming trip on Monday.
As the lunch went on with my friends I knew I was not going shopping. I was fading into the booth and I was longing for my comfy chair and blanket. So yeah… home I came and I curled up with said blanket… ate dinner with my husband and then was in bed by 9 pm.
For the record… going to bed at 9 for me leads to me up at 3:30 am, cleaning out leftovers out of the fridge so I can fill the dish washer and start it… I read a few emails… thought “this is nuts” and went back to bed until 7.
Today… still sniffly, light headache. sore throat. I am pretty sure it is sinus’s from our funky no snow in Minnesota weather that has been in the 20’s and 30’s and not the temp is dropping and we should not see above zero for a while now.
Any hoo… I ramble. My list of things to do must be worked on today. I need to go and change out the Library window from Christmas to something just wintery… I need to start packing…
and eventually this afternoon I hope to sit down and enjoy my book.
Happy Saturday everyone. 🙂
Book Journey 
Call the doctor – you need to be well for your trip!
Ugh right?
This happens to me every year after Christmas. I think I get so wore out working and getting ready for Christmas that getting sick is my body’s way of saying “finally…you can sit down and rest for a while!” Unfortunately, that means I’ve been sick for my new year’s eve party more times than I can count! Hope you get some rest in before your big trip!
That used to be me too Angie! Just about every holiday either Thanksgiving or Christmas I would be sick (in fact Christmas Day last year I had the flu!)
Oh dear, I hope it’s not the flu. (If it is, maybe Station Eleven isn’t the book to read today)
LOL right? I dont think it is the flu? Actually this afternoon I feel good, I just keep sneezing 😉
Call the doctor NOW, explain your big trip. Maybe ask for antibiotics to take along just in case.
Good idea Mary!
Oh my….but on the plus side in 2 days you will have the worst of it over…and this dreariness of this midwest winter will be gone!!
That is what I am hoping for. I do not get sick often.
Zinc lozenges are the ‘go to’ at my place as soon as these symptoms appear. Nips it in the bud.
Maybe when you’re out changing the library display, you can pop into the pharmacy for some to take now and take along.
Wishing you ‘well’ ! 😉
Good advice, thank you 🙂
I agree with the others; it’s time to call a doctor! Sending you good thoughts for a speedy recovery and a wonderful trip!
Thanks Beth!
Sorry to learn about you virus infection just now. Do you take Vitamin C? It helps. Enjoy your book.
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I am a horrible pill person Betty, I rarely take anything… even the stuff I know is good for me . 🙂
Yes, definitely call the doctor…if you are flying, you want to be WELL. And why are you changing out the library window? You need to rest….listen to Mama! LOL
LOL…. Its my bad that the library window hasn’t been changed out yet. It is a ll set for Christmas still and I just have not made it in. I am not going full change, just taking out the Christmas decorations and switching out a few books. 🙂
going to sound dumb, but it works for me (and I get sinus infections all too often) – take a bit of hydrogen peroxide on a q-tip and wiggle around in your nose – it will drain into your sinus’ and help to clear up any infection
there are also things like nettie pots (which I hate) but others swear by
feel better because being ill on your trip will be no fun
Wow! That is new but I am willing to try 🙂
i read someone they are actually testing it on people with COPD – injecting it into the chest, because it basically burns up the infection – I haven’t seen much more about it – but its intriguing
Doctor won’t help unless it’s bacterial which its probably not. I had this exact same start to feeling sick and it knocked me flat with being sickest about four days later, unfortunately the night of a big Xmas party I couldn’t miss 😦 Maybe those zinc lozenges would help? Good luck and I hope you fight this better than I did!
Thanks! A friend today said a spoonful of honey with cinnamon it. Both are “in house” so giving it a try 🙂
I pray you recover before boarding. Eat lots of fruits and veggies and drink plenty of water. And rest!!
Thanks, I do actually feel better this afternoon and I did not take any medication since last night so yay for that! 😀
OOOPS…didn’t see you felt better, but I would still go to the doctor.
Thanks Elizabeth 🙂
I had a temperature with a sinus infection and was wiped out.
Go see the doctor. You can’t be sick for your trip.
HUGS.
Thanks 🙂
Ooh … I love Station Eleven. I am sorry you’re going through this, especially right before your trip. As if you didn’t have enough on your plate already. Feel well soon! ❤
Thanks… perhaps if I had not procrastinated on some of the things I need to get done…. 😀
Sorry for another comment, but I am going to try to see if I get notifications of comments if I use a Word Press account. 🙂
I still don’t get notices. 😦 😦
I hope something works Elizabeth, I tried to figure it out but have no idea unless somehow they are going into your spam 😦
Nope…not in SPAM and didn’t get notification.
VERY strange isn’t it?
Ooooo…I think I fixed it.
Let me see. 🙂
Nope. 😦 Oh well. I can still stop by.
I just received an email that said you were now following my reviews!!!! Lets see what happens tomorrow morning – fingers crossed! 😛
Yeah…I think I did fix it. YEAH.
I just got your comment in my e-mail. I guess it took a few minutes.
PERSISTENCE paid off, huh? YEAH!!!
Have a great trip. 🙂
Hope you’re 100% better asap!
Thanks Vicki 🙂
Oh feel better!! About a month ago, I had something similar but I was feeling SO bad I didn’t even feel like reading. Ha. How is that even possible?? Hope you are enjoying Station Eleven, I loved it!
I am feeling ok this afternoon although while shopping I could feel the cough down in my lungs…. it made me think of an old movie, “Oh no.. it’s in her lungs!”
Oh, I know that moment when the cold hits all too well! I hope you feel better soon!
I hated hearing that you’re sick, Sheila, especially when you’re so close to leaving AND flying
I saw someone mentioned a neti pot (excellent device, though I use the more convenient, controllable version: https://shop.riteaid.com/neilmed-sinuflo-readyrinse-premixed-nasal-wash-1-kit-0346160 If you decide to try it, it’s an excellent natural way to dry up a drip if you have one, or simply rinse unwanted material from your nose.
I, too, have used hydrogen peroxide on a Q-tip and swirl it around my nose. I used to also aspirate it (diluted), but I don’t recommend that. In fact, recently, I’ve also used alcohol (not dripping, but rung out) on the Q-tip. It burns and I only do it when I feel I need to. I have also swished my mouth and gargled with hydrogen peroxide, careful not to swallow, of course. I let it sit for 5 min. then gargle with water and spit it out.
Just so happens this was just recently posted. It’s about your ears popping while flying, and mentions how it’s more difficult if your sick with sinus issues. They suggest you take a decongestant before the flight: http://wonderopolis.org/wonder/why-does-gum-help-pop-your-ears/
I would think, too, that if it goes to your chest, you may want to have an expectorant with you, like https://shop.riteaid.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=expectorant if you feel mucus in your lungs.
I really hope you feel better for your trip, Sheila! 😀 😀 😀