Pneumonia

P.N.E.U.M.O.N.I.A.Ugh...it was confirmed after my chest x-ray yesterday.No wonder I'm feeling worse than I can ever remember feeling. Sure, I've been sick before. But other than some 24 hour bug, I can't remember the last time I was "sick" sick like this.I've also never had such an incredibly painful cough! The cough has been the worst part so far. Nothing I have tried has really given me any relief from it. And...well...it's been a little bit gross to see what's coming up, too (sorry).The cough and the continual fever were what made me finally send an email to my doctor. I'm glad I did. She said usually with just a cold, you start out with a fever but it diminishes over 3-4 days. A sign that it's more than a cold is when the fever continues - I started feeling this bug a week ago yesterday.So, I started the antibiotics yesterday. I have them for 10 days. I'm not big on taking antibiotics, but truly I can't remember taking them any other time in my adult life. AND anything that's going to help me feel better is welcome at this point.I knew it was getting bad when I realized I wasn't even worried anymore about all the things I wasn't getting done....not a good sign for me. I was simply incapable of doing anything more than lying on the couch sleeping.Luckily, I have a professional "relaxer" to guide me on my way to wellness:I think he believes I'm finally getting the meaning of life - or well the meaning of his life.Rest, recover, relax.Thanks Dr. Bubba, I'm on it.

~ Lita (hopefully, soon to be well)