Julie requested this...so here you go!
When I was little, I had strep every winter. The weirdest part about it was...I rarely had a sore throat. That's why, when I had strep in college, I didn't recognize it. My throat hurt. Imagine that!
The worst part of it all was the throat culture. The giant Q Tip. Oh how I hated that thing.
When I was in kindergarten, I started feeling sick, but I begged Mom and Dad to not take me to the doctor. They decided to wait (probably didn't want to fight a cranky kid in the doctor's office), and I tried to will myself toward wellness.
One night, I was sacked out on the love seat, trying to get well, when I saw Dad eating a piece of fudge. I love fudge. I have always loved fudge. I asked for a piece...and he said I was welcome to help myself. It was in the kitchen.
Problem: I couldn't move.
My hip hurt so badly, I could not watch. When the fudge lover won't go get the fudge, you know she's sick.
So off to the doctor I went...and I was diagnosed with strep. And somehow (though I don't know how) - it settled in my hip. I was hospitalized overnight and made a full recovery.
And I still don't do throat cultures.
Maybe...I should post a segment about my trip to the walk in clinic.
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5 comments:
interesting...never heard of that happening before. Ahhh, the giant Q tip. Joseph has been a regular visitor at the dr these last couple months. Every time we even mention he'll have to go he says, "Please don't let them swamp me." (swab) It's now to the point we just have to hold him down...there's no reasoning with him! :(
Didn't you say in your Q&A that you are teased about having strange things happen to you? Apparently this pattern started early! :)
I also had strep a lot during college, but it was attributed to stress. My aunt had it settle in her back. Do you still have problems with this?
And thanks for the encouragement on my blog! You are a blessing!!!!
I'm not fond of the Q-Tip thingy either. The nurse always is ready to jump backward when she does it because I've such a strong gag reflex!
Ugh.
Jaye - I LOVE the "swamp" description. He's onto something there!! :)
Julie - YES. I did say that. I think I was born with this gift!
Karen - THe last time I was diagnosed with it was 11 years ago when I was in college. After that, I refused to go back - ever. (Love your blog!)
Tsofah - I'm right there with you! Surely there's a better way...
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