Is That A Bad Thing?
Mon Aug 08 2005

So, I was minding my own business today around noon time, and Hubby calls on the phone. Right before #2 handed the phone to me I started coughing and choking. I mostly cleared my throat and spoke with him on the phone, but kept continuing to need to clear my throat and cough. We hung up, and it continued and began to get worse.

I realized that for whatever reason, my throat was swelling shut.

Not good.

I took a handful of antihistamine and did some things that had worked in the past for me. This time was worse than any time I’ve had this happen before.

It finally began to reverse itself and now, several hours (and a nap as the antihistamines put me to sleep) later I have the vestige of a sore throat, but am better. Except for the fact that I’m still incredible drowsy.

I was feeling well enough a bit ago to get out in the garden and plant for the fall harvest. With the weather warm like this I should get good germination (as long as I remember to water daily until it sprouts), and the things I planted should be ready to harvest just before the first frost.

Have I mentioned before that I love having fresh veggies readily available?

3 Comments
  • From:
    Dreamerbooks2003 (Legacy)
    On:
    Tue Aug 09 2005
    do you take blood pressure medication??
    My best bud has that throat problem from her BP meds.. !!!
    So maybe.. ??
    Hope it doesn't happen again
    not a pleasant thing .. eh??
  • From:
    Sugardancer1007 (Legacy)
    On:
    Tue Aug 09 2005
    After having a relatively sick-free summer, it figures that you'll start feeling peckish now. I started sneezing a few days ago and have been walking around with a stuffy nose. The oncoming changing season must be affecting us. Hopefully, you are feeling better today (Tuesday). Have a great Tuesday!

    Lynn
  • From:
    Welshamethyst (Legacy)
    On:
    Tue Aug 09 2005
    Wow, that's scary!! You should talk to your Dr. about getting an epi-pen for such occassions.