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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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
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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
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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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Comments (82)
chaoticfyre13 1
Pneumonia can be a virus too. Maybe you should check your facts.
middlenamefrank 8
What's the big deal? Get yourself a small white board for the interim.
haphazardly 15
It's called a pen... And paper...
I_Like_Pengwinz 3
I hope you get better soon bro/sis (if you're lesbian idk)
FueledByFate 24
Thanks for all of the supportive comments! For Clarification: I had been to the doctors previously, and they refused to listen to me the first time. They told me that I had a cold, and treated it as such, despite telling them how sick I was at the time. My girlfriend can't hear much without her hearing aids, and even with them in, she has had trouble understanding me the past few days. My voice has been very raspy when I can actually manage to talk, which takes great effort as it is due to being so sick. So, it has been very hard for her to understand me, and equally as frustrating for me to attempt to speak clearly when the words just don't want to come out. In the end, when needed we have been texting back and forth. I'm slowly starting to get a bit better, thank God.
petergozinya37 8
Did you ever consider writing it down?
amber3120 15
Ugh I had that 2 years ago ! It was the worst!! I used sticky notes
withmeall 3
Time to consider taking some ASL classes together. An excellent bonding experience and then you'll both be better able to communicate with each other in all circumstances. It's a wonderful opportunity. Until then, thank goodness for white boards, texting and pens!
FueledByFate 24
We're definitely planning on taking some sign language classes together in the future as soon as we have the chance to do so!