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Tis the season to get sick…. ugh, am I right? For the past two weeks I have been feeling like I got hit by a train. Ok, maybe that is a little dramatic, but I felt awful. It started off with a little throat irritation. I thought, no biggie I will get some throat lozenges and it will go away. Well it got worse and worse and by the end of the week I could barely swallow. I went Urgent Care to get tested for strep throat— negative. She told me it was just a regular sore throat and it will go away in a few days…….
This is the story of the sore throat that wouldn’t quit me.
My throat felt like knives skimmed across it. I kept waiting for a cold to come through– coughing, sneezing, runny nose, high fever, but nothing. No matter what I did my throat would not ease up. I could barely eat solid foods. Cold and hot temperature drinks did not soothe or ease my throat. It was not fun to be me.
As the days went on the more fatigued I became. By the end of last week I was sleeping the majority of the day with little to no energy to do much. I finally took a walk on Saturday because it was warm out and I figured a little sun on my face would be good. By Sunday I couldn’t take to any more, I went back to Urgent Care.
At UC I was tested for mono– negative. The doctor told me that I had fluid built up behind my ears (due to the sore throat), so she put me on antibiotics. She also recommended that I buy Claritin for my other symptoms. I do not have allergies (except for gluten), so it never occurred to me that my symptoms could be allergy related. I don’t know if this means I have developed an allergic reaction to something or my symptoms paralleled allergies. Personally I think I am allergic to work. Within 24 hours of taking Claritin and the antibiotics I felt like a whole new woman. My throat gets a little dry and irritated here and there, but I feel great! Thank goodness. I have also been drinking Health- Ade Kombucha tea and it is god-sent. It actually helped ease my throat a little.
Being sick was not fun and I do not wish this sore throat on anyone, but I did get to binge watch some great shows. Say what you want about 2017, it has given us binge-worthy material.
Binge-worthy Shows to Watch Right Now
13 Reasons Why
Big Little Lies
The Handmaid’s Tale
Girlboss
The OA
The days that I wasn’t passed out and had some energy I would give myself a spa treatment or read a book. Those were the best days. No work and all play. I do know that I need some cuter sick day clothes. The kind that you can hang out in, feel comfy but not gross. Mine resemble the train wreck I felt. It was not a pretty sight to see.
Now that I am feeling so much better (thank god!), all I want is to be outside enjoying the warm weather. I think I have stayed indoors enough to last a few months.
Thank you to those who sent me sweet messages when I was feeling sick! I really appreciated it!
4. Beauty Counter No. 2 plumping facial mask
5. A.P.C. Atelier de Production ed de Creation striped cotton sweatshirt
6. Eberjay timber short PJ set
7. Branché Beauty Belle De Nuit silk eye mask
8. Voluspa Maison Blanc prosecco bellini home and body mist spray
9. BRUNETTE boss babe lounge sweatshirt
11. J.Crew gingham pajama shorts
12. J.Crew heart trouser socks
Sorry you’ve been feeling under the weather! I know all about that (being sick all the time haha). Everything you posted looks SO cozy, and the TV shows you listed sound great! I need to start The Handmaid’s Tale right away! I’m sure the warm weather will do you some good 🙂
Definitely start watching it! I am hooked!!
I’ve literally been sick ALL WEEK. I love this post and 100% need some of these fun, comfy jammies!
Hope you feel better!! xo
This season has been particularly brutal for allergies. They don’t typically affect me but there was a week here in central Ohio that knock me flat on my butt! Perhaps that’s what happened with you. Gad you’re feeling better.
Also thanks for the GirlBoss recommendation! I’ll be binging this weekend for sure.
I think there is something going around! Seems like a lot of people are having the same symptoms. Definitely watch Girlboss!! Let me know what you think!