Well I have also been fighting a sore throat and ear itch since Christmas. Tuesday night I lost my voice and Wednesday I promised my mom I'd go to my Dr.
Thursday morning - slight cough and ear ache. My Dr chastised me for not getting my physical in over 4 yrs.; while coughing during a breathing exercise and a throat check she diagnosed me with walking pneumonia and croup. Then asked if I had sick leave - I said "of course" - in a shocking tone. Then came the statement, "good, your staying home from work till Monday." I looked at her in shock. I was not registering and she walked out. I fell back on the table and started panicking - not great timing. She came back in with three rx's- cough syrup, pills and a note mandating I stay home.
I was at a loss for words and ask exactly what "staying home" meant. Her direct response - "watch HGTV, drink Gatorade, and rest on the couch - no human contact till Sunday..."
Then she walked me to the front and insisted I make my physical apt in front of her.
I got in the elevator - I haven't had a sick day since my hip operation 6 yrs ago. I don't sit still beyond a movie. In the car and at the grocery store - I was dazed and confused. My mom and sister laughed!
In my down time - made list...it's my thing.
Now fast forward - day 3 (sat). I broke out if the house for a 30 minute walk - bought stamps. I'll admit I was slightly tired after. I have managed several checks off the list.
With this down time I realize I get uncomfortable with no movement. It makes me feel like am lazy. Things don't get done if I lie around. I also get inside my head...which is an abyss. Trying.
I really dislike being "sick".
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