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I was off sick from work again today. Ruined my record yesterday and I had a bad morning so I decided to see if I couldn't get in to see the doctor earlier today than my ten to four appointment. I got in at twenty to ten.
I lazily got dressed and headed to the doc's office, just over a five minute drive away (have I said lately that I LOVE living here??). Checked in and sat in the waiting room, reading my next book, (A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland by Samuel Johnson and The Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides by James Boswell - a double book written by an Englishman and Scotsman, who were friends and took a journey together back in the late 1700's). I only got through the first few pages when my name was called.
I was there for two reasons. One, was this bloody cold that won't go away (P thinks I've never had a "proper" cold). Two, I've noticed I've had trouble catching a breath lately. P says that when I'm sleeping that I breathe rapidly and quickly, like I struggle for breath. So I told him about that, too. He basically said that my allergies were acting up a storm and that's what was wrong with me now. But as far as the other stuff goes, he gave me a nasal spray with steroids that is supposed to help. Told me to keep him informed about how I'm doing and if I get worse to come and see him again. He was nice. Very supportive and he listened to me. Actually heard what I had to say and didn't talk through me or talk down to me.
I stayed home from work today again - but went to see my friend J for lunch. She said I needed to get out of the house. We had awesome soup - spinach and nutmeg. Yummy!!! It was this beautiful deep green and so creamy - wonderful!! On our short stroll back to her house from the cafe, the sun shone a silvery shimmer on the Firth of Forth.
Little diamonds sparkling on the water ... I love it!
I feel better today so I'll be going back to work tomorrow. Finally, too - Robin doesn't like sick days. ::pout:: My appetite is terrible just now. At least I'll lose some weight out of this!
I lazily got dressed and headed to the doc's office, just over a five minute drive away (have I said lately that I LOVE living here??). Checked in and sat in the waiting room, reading my next book, (A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland by Samuel Johnson and The Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides by James Boswell - a double book written by an Englishman and Scotsman, who were friends and took a journey together back in the late 1700's). I only got through the first few pages when my name was called.
I was there for two reasons. One, was this bloody cold that won't go away (P thinks I've never had a "proper" cold). Two, I've noticed I've had trouble catching a breath lately. P says that when I'm sleeping that I breathe rapidly and quickly, like I struggle for breath. So I told him about that, too. He basically said that my allergies were acting up a storm and that's what was wrong with me now. But as far as the other stuff goes, he gave me a nasal spray with steroids that is supposed to help. Told me to keep him informed about how I'm doing and if I get worse to come and see him again. He was nice. Very supportive and he listened to me. Actually heard what I had to say and didn't talk through me or talk down to me.
I stayed home from work today again - but went to see my friend J for lunch. She said I needed to get out of the house. We had awesome soup - spinach and nutmeg. Yummy!!! It was this beautiful deep green and so creamy - wonderful!! On our short stroll back to her house from the cafe, the sun shone a silvery shimmer on the Firth of Forth.
Little diamonds sparkling on the water ... I love it!
I feel better today so I'll be going back to work tomorrow. Finally, too - Robin doesn't like sick days. ::pout:: My appetite is terrible just now. At least I'll lose some weight out of this!