Virus Fight
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 10:41AM After feeling terrible on both Sunday and Monday, I decided to head over to the doctors yesterday to see if there was anything he could do to make me feel better.
I was happy that I got a same day appointment for 11AM and headed over to arrive a few minutes before like a good little patient should.
When the receptionist asked why I needed to see the doctor I said, "I have body aches, sore throat, cough, and head ache."
She handed me a mask to wear while in the waiting room
Not that kind of mask! One of those little medical ones but it was enough to get looks from everyone in the room.
Anyhow I was called in soon after I sat down, thank goodness, and I got to see the doctor rather quickly which surprised me since usually I am waiting forever!
The doctor listened to my lungs, asked me about how I had been feeling and said, "Well you do have some sort of Virus. I'm gonna have my nurse give you a shot that will make you start feeling better soon."
"Patrón?"
"I'm sorry?" The doc was confused.
"A shot of Patrón? Sorry, it's tequila. Forget it, bad joke."
"Oh, [insert awkward fake laugh] not that kind of shot! Now you need to go home a rest even if you feel better. You should be fine for work tomorrow." And with that he left.
The nurse came in and moment's before I tweeted...
But I was nervous. I hate getting shots even though I don't mind giving them to myself. I don't think I am alone on that.
The nurse came in and said, "I have to give you this shot in the hip. Do you want to lie down or lean over."
"Here." I lifted up my shirt and leaned forward.
"It's going to sting." Duh.
It didn't hurt at all. I made a 'hmmph' sound basically saying, 'that didn't hurt at all!'
"It's gonna sting in a second," the nurse said out of the corner of a smile. She was kind of scary. And she was right! OUCH!
By the time I got home, the stinging was gone and I took my medicines. The cough syrup knocked me out and didn't even take any when I went to bed. I need no help in making my mornings slower.
Today I woke up with a slight headache. The body aches are gone and I am coughing now and then but my chest does not hurt like it did.
Also my I woke up with a BG of 136 which was lowest I had seen since Saturday. I cannot believe how much insulin I have used in the past 3 days. Amazing.
Anyhow, thanks for all the kind emails and tweets. I love all the support we can give one another here online. It's awesome.
Reader Comments (6)
It's funny isn't it - I'd rather give myself the shots too! Same when I have blood taken, I'm always tempted to ask if I can do it myself ;) They'd never let me of course but I'm sure I'd feel better if I could!
Glad you're starting to feel better :)
Glad to hear that you are on the mend. This is one nasty virus.
Glad you're feeling better! We've missed you online!
M's comment is much like my feelings when it comes to Nurse Hackett - uhhm - can I plunge it in rather then you??? Glad you are on the mend George - make sure you are 101% before you can head back to work!
Dude, I hate shots, too. ESPECIALLY the ones I'm not in control of. :(
I'm glad you're feeling a bit better, and hopefully you'll be back to full Ninja power by the end of the week!!
Kaitlyn and I were reading your blog and she cracked up when she saw the part about if the nurse would let you give your own shot. That is exactly what she asked the nurse when she went for her flu shot, meningitis shot and chicken pox booster. The nurse humored her and said that it was true that Kaitlyn knew how to give shots but the she was getting paid to do it. Same thing happened when she went for her H1N1 shot. They wouldn't let her give it to herself either. I have to laugh. She had given all her shots from day 1 up until she went on the pump but doesn't want anyone else to give her a shot. Must be a type 1 thing. Thanks for making us giggle today. Hope you feel better soon. Have a Merry Christmas.