Dear So and So

[Catrin]

So sorry Crankin, hope you feel better soon!

[Crankin]

I decided to just hole up in bed. No urgent care. I just don't know if I really need an antibiotic. I took all my otc meds and a Tylenol, which I try to avoid, d/t liver side effects, but I can't take ibuprophin at all. My friend made a delicious breakfast of pecan encrusted French toast, which I dragged myself out of bed to eat. The horrible, really horrible body aches started disappearing a couple of hours ago, now I am sneezing (which is good). DH went to take our friends over to Von Trapp nordic center and then he will get me a few treats (bagels, plain yogurt). We mapped out a few local trails to hike tomorrow, Sunday, and Monday... high is going to be 2 degrees, so these are not 6 hour hikes. My goal is to stay in bed all day, and be able to go out to dinner tonight, and hike/snowshoe tomorrow. No wine for me . Just finished reading a really great book about a couple hiking the PCT and I have another one to start.
It's hard for me to stay in bed, but I am forcing it.

[Pax]

That's good, rest and fluids will help the most. Maybe a steamy hot bath or shower later.

[VeganBikeChick]

I'm so sorry, crankin. If it is sinusitis, you likely wouldn't get antibiotics until the symptoms have been around more than 10 days. I second Pax. Lots and lots and lots of fluids and rest. Tylenol if you can't take ibuprofen. The steam will help open things up. Feel better soon.

[Crankin]

Yes, I am an expert in this.I've had an insatiable thirst, so I have been drinking tons of water. Will take the steamy shower in awhile. Mostly just stuffed up/full head and tired now.
My earlobes hurt from wearing my glasses so many days in a row!

[OakLeaf]

Oh man. Hope it clears up soon. Take good care. Heating pad plus gravity (i.e., sitting semi-upright if it's the upper sinuses, turning from side to side if it's the ears) usually help my sinuses drain when nothing else will.

[Crankin]

Yeah, I've been lying propped up in bed, with pillows. The ear is not full anymore. Just wish I wasn't so tired. Of course, being up all night didn't help. I do have my heating pad with me, but I don't think I can stand the thought of putting it on my head. I had a cold cloth on my forehead all night. Going to rest, as I don't think I can read anymore.