Today, I went to the doctor after being sick for weeks. I found out that I had bronchitis that then progressed to pneumonia. My girlfriend is hearing impaired, and when I can finally get words to come out when I speak, she can't understand them. I'm not sure who I feel more sorry for. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I learned that I have a sinus infection, ear infection and bronchitis so bad it was on the verge of pneumonia. My work won't let me call in sick. I work with kids. Lovely. FML
Today, I went to the doctor for the second time, because I've had a cough for about six weeks. In my first appointment, the nurse said it was just allergies and condescendingly gave me a brochure with a recipe for salt water. Turns out it's pneumonia. FML
Today, after blacking out from fever, I found out that the reason I've been feeling so sick is that I've somehow come down with pneumonia, strep, and the common cold all at the same time. FML
Today, I visited my ex-girlfriend's house. I saw her mother and asked, "Hi! Have you recovered from that nasty cold that you had for so long?" She said, "I don't have a cold," to which I smiled and said, "That's great to hear!" Turns out she has lung cancer instead. FML
Today, I went to the doctor to see why my walking pneumonia wasn't getting any better. It had. I've just somehow managed to also contract mono... while sitting home, alone. FML
Today, I've been bedridden for 2 weeks. My mother, a very busy woman who lives 30 minutes away, took me to the doctor's office, which is barely 2 minutes across town. Turns out I have strep, and a bad ear infection. My loving boyfriend of 6 years, who lives with me, just told me to take a hot shower and I'd feel better. FML
Today, it's been several weeks, I went to the doctor for an ear infection and I still don't feel too good. It was then that I realized the doctor forgot to prescribe me medication for said infection. That explains a few things. FML
Today, I have bronchitis. A few days ago, my doc prescribed antibiotics, which are helping, but also cause a really nasty upset stomach. I tell ya, violent coughing fits and severe diarrhea do NOT go well together. FML
Today, I got fed up with my neighbor who has been coughing, night and day, for six months. I rang at her door to tell her about several remedies I know of to help, so I could sleep. I thus found out she has lung cancer. FML
Today, after nearly a week of having laryngitis, I was finally able to talk a little again. Then I yelled at my son for leaving his shit all over the living room, strained my throat, and can barely even whisper now. FML
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gatorclay97 28
Maybe try using a whiteboard until you get your voice back, feel better.
peeta0330 18
That stinks OP! Hopefully it will get better!
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annoyedperson 25
I'm angry at the people that said you deserved it. You couldn't help that and good luck with your recovery op
Steve97 32
YDI on this one. You were sick and you waited weeks to see your doctor? No wonder you feel worse now. I hate when people wait forever before getting treated for their illness that's how this shit spreads to other people. Go to the doctors right away next time.
annoyedperson 25
He didn't deserve it sometimes sickness last a few weeks and people don't go to the doctor because it can be treated with medication you can buy at your local pharmacy
Steve97 32
Most of those over the counter drugs are snake oils. You need to know the exact medicine you need for treatment of you want to feel better faster. I'm not going to feel sorry for people who complain how much worse they feel because they DIDN'T see a doctor about it.
Steve97 32
And think about it if your car wasn't working right you're not going to a part store pick something off the shelf and hope that fixes it. You're going to want a mechanic to figure out what's wrong and find out the right part that needs replacing. That's my logic because I don't want someone else's illness spreading to me or my family because they were too lazy to go to a doctor.
flyingflies 36
Yes, thank you! This is exactly what I wanted to say. Being ill is awful and I'm sorry for the OP, but he should've gone way earlier to a doctor.
False_Stupidity 42
You're all assuming that OP could get an earlier appointment. Some places have a limited amount of doctors who are often booked out. Especially small towns.
Redgy22 26
This happened to me & I HAD gone the Dr first thing. It kept progressing. I went back a few times to try different medications. So don't judge everyone the same. And most people don't go running to the doctor at the first sneeze. Especially if you don't have insurance & can't afford an office visit.
Steve97 32
#26 ever heard of a walk in clinic? Sorry for not sugar coating this for you guys but you need to understand how this kind of attitude is an issue to public health. And yeah you don't have to go to the doctor for every little thing but if you're sick for days or over a week and aren't getting better or you're getting worse then GO SEE A DOCTOR. If OP did he wouldn't have his bronchitis turn into pneumonia.
xLMB_ 12
never seen so much shit in someones comments before.
Wyrmflight 13
Some people simply cannot afford to go to the doctor until it gets this bad. it's either wait and hope it gets better or spend more money than you can spare at the moment. Though if they do have good insurance/can afford it then I agree.
NotCollegeBound 17
This is America, where not everyone has health insurance and healthcare expenses are through the roof. It's not the fault of the people who fail to get treated for a minor cough until it turns major. Not everyone can afford the $1000+ it takes to go to a walk-in clinic, not all areas HAVE walk-in clinics (the nearest one to me is 50 miles away), and hospital ERs are incredibly expensive if you don't have insurance. Yes, they will work with you for a payment plan, but that doesn't make that several thousand dollar debt much easier to bear. That $20 a month could be your gas money to get to work for a week.
Steve97 32
You people are so ignorant oh well haters gonna hate just don't go crying because you get sick because some Joe Shmoe at a Walmart coughed on you. And definitely don't start whining that you're feeling worse because it took you 3 weeks to go see a doctor. If you can afford it in the first place then you should have gone in the first place.
PrincessZelda_HR 22
This isn't a situation where you can say "you must always do this". With people getting sick, there are to many variables; maybe they thought they were having allergy problems; maybe they thought they were having a bad cold; maybe they couldn't get to a doctor for a number of reasons; car, small town/limited docs, insurance, demanding job, you name it. Frankly, assuming they decided to ignore 'just because' is the least likely reason.
kirkaygri 18
Bronchitis is rarely contagious... just FYI. It can be caused by all kinds of things. A mixture of allergies and asthma causes me to develop bronchitis twice a year. And this year, for the first time, it developed into pneumonia. And guess what? No medicine can help it! GASP. It's a rest, fluid and steroid (to help me breathe) situation. It's been five weeks and I'm just now able to take a breath without chest pain. Doctors don't carry a magical pill for everything. Sometimes you just have to bear through it.
isnobodyhere 32
Stick together and stay strong!
RageWolf16 31
Does she sign?
Seabass_Chan 33
She might, but he probably doesn't.
legendof90 14
Aka deaf
Cathrin 26
If you're deaf, then you can't hear a thing. If you're hearing impaired, then everything's just quieter than they would be for healthy ears.
xnemesis1981 15
Clearly you know nothing. I'm deaf and I call myself hearing impaired. And I can't hear a damn thing.
Saberguy13 9
Not always. Some people who are hard of hearing might consider themselves hearing impaired. However, most deaf/hoh people do not like to be called hearing impaired. It implies that they are broken. It is extremely insulting to most deaf people.
thunderniron 22
Ummmmmm, if your partner is hearing impaired I would think you'd have learned to sign. I know I did when I was involved with my ex-girlfriend. That would solve the problem rather quickly. Oh wait I forgot, it's not my responsibility to go a little above to help a relationship.
Wyrmflight 13
Somebody sounds weirdly bitter.
tessas 7
Someone else sounds like they don't understand the most basic sarcasm...
Dynamite73 25
Ain't nobody got time for that!
monasbored 4
You do realize that God created magical things like texting, email, and pencil/paper where you can write messages down.... right?
chuka81 27
Well now, I wouldn't hold God responsible for creating at of those things.
Guy1009 15
I suggest pen and paper. Or dry erase board and maker for a while.
mrBearBear 11
could always write it down.