Cold of dooooooom.

[rivka]

Yesterday morning before church, my throat felt a little scratchy.

By the time we got home and I put Alex down for a nap, things had progressed to the point where all I could do was lie in bed, shivering weakly.

Sore throat, body aches, alternating chills and sweats, stuffy nose, and this thing where I literally had to open my left eye this morning with my fingers because it was too gunky to open by itself. Yuck.

In two days, I have to get on a plane and fly to San Diego to deliver a paper at a scientific meeting.

Dooooooom.

I have stayed home from work today. I am going to drink tea, sleep, and read Georgette Heyer all day. Woe is me.

Comments

[rivka.livejournal.com]

Nah, I've had conjunctivitis before, and it's totally unmistakable. I don't have any pain, itchiness, or redness.

Tea and soup are fine, fine ideas.

[selki.livejournal.com]

My home remedy for colds/congestion is gargling with warm salt water. It acts to loosen things up, and I think the little salt bits knock mucus off my throat. Salt water also kills bacteria, doesn't it? Anyway, the back of my mouth feels cleaner after doing it.

I hope the Georgette Heyer has been soothing, and your flight and presentation go well!