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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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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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bigcdawg7111 12
learn the sign language alphabet, you can spell ANYTHING, it'll be so much easier for you.
Saberguy13 9
Sure but it would take you forever. If you are dating a deaf/hoh girl, learn asl so that you can communicate with her!
auko 6
How about calling them deaf? many deaf people don't like to be called hearing impaired. They're not broken. Just a tip for you.
Wyrmflight 13
not all hearing impaired people are deaf. There a people who hear everything really faintly, among other things that can be considered a hearing impairment
Saberguy13 9
No they would be considered hard of hearing, not hearing impaired. Hearing impaired is extremely insulting to a deaf/hoh person
Wyrmflight 13
#54 I was unaware of that. My bad.
vintend0 8
just how hearing impaired is your girlfriend? idk how it is where you're from but even partially deaf people are taught sign language here, maybe if she signs it'd be a good idea to know how to as well? Or communicate through an IM or paper/whiteboard?
_M3talH3ad 8
She might be Hard Of Hearing asshole.
lmbachman 23
As someone in the medical field and having a child with respiratory issues, there no excuse for not going to the doctor after being "sick for weeks"--especially when it's breathing related. The doctor can give you treatments and medication not available over the counter. So in the future, go to the doctor sooner, and for now, get some paper and a pencil. Get better soon!
SilverInGray 25
Not everyone can afford a doctor's visit.
Miss_Whipped 43
I like how #48 decided to be judgmental in the first half of his comment and then probably noticed how awful it sounded and wrapped it around to a positive note. Be consistent!
LiveForSenpai 13
Sorry to hear that OP... maybe write everything you want to say on your phone and show her?
FSGInsainity 15
On the one after this, comments are disabled. I didn't even know that was possible
anonymous198913 26
You guys should learn American Sign Language in case it happens again. That way you can still communicate with each other
fwapo3 3
hows your gf Helen communicating then
dragoongirl90 34
Your doctor is an idiot or didn't explain right. Bronchitis can't "progress" to pneumonia. Viruses don't "progress" to bacteria. If you had both, you first had one, then the other.
Shade1982 21
The doctor may have just simplified his explanation of the two. People with acute bronchitis are at risk for getting pneumonia.