BRONCHITIS AND PHARYNGITIS

Because of an unrelenting cough and runny nose, not to mention a killer headache, I didn't fall asleep until around 1:00 a.m. this morning. By 4:30 a.m., after waking up every hour or so because of the coughing, I'd had enough. Since my primary care physicianís office doesn't open until 9:00 a.m., I drove myself over to Indiana University's emergency room (which accepts my insurance), and got looked over by a nice ER doctor.

After a few tests, Dr. Ramanuja told me that I have Bronchitis and Pharyngitis, and that the reason I haven't been able to sleep for the last few nights was due to the fact that I'd been taking a nasal decongestant that makes you wired, not sleepy. He prescribed Zithromax (250 MG) and Nyquil-type product, and told me not to go to work today.

So, for the second straight day I'm at home, but at least I'll get some sleep, which should make me bright-eyed and bunny-tailed for the rest of the week.

Iím sorry that you are sick. I am too. I have been fighting the same symptoms you are suffering for nearly a week now, but I have been avoiding going to the doc. I suppose I need to stop being a sissy and just go get the antibiotics I need to get rid of it. At least it wasnít a shot. : (

Get well soon MB!

Good thing you finally went to the doctor and got the meds you need to heal. Hope tomorrow you're feeling better. :o)

Hey, don't try to exert yourself too much. Take care and hope you get better soon!

Finally!! well done!! hope u feel better real soon

Shut up, I had Bronchitis too! I waited about 2 months to go to the Doc because I am stubborn. He said it could have turned into pneumonia. Anyway, I hope the drugs have kicked in and you are feeling better.