I've been sick for 5 days with a sore throat and a fever.
- Day One: I woke up with a sore throat... but I felt okay, so I went to the gym for BodyPump and Cardio Kickboxing. As the day progressed, I started getting weaker. By the time I was ready for bed I was running a fever over 100º F.
- Day Two: I woke up feeling horrible. Still with a fever. My husband called my doctor and scheduled me an appointment. Even though I tested negative for the flu and strep throat, the doctor prescribed me Penicillin and Tamiflu. He said he didn't know what I have, so he was going to treat me for the things it seemed that I have... even though I tested negative for them. ANYWAY, I only filled the prescription for the Penicillin because the Tamiflu was going to cost me $87 after insurance!
- Day Three: Still felt weak... still running a fever. I tried to rest all day.
- Day Four: Still weak, feverish, and throat very soar. Now I have a new symptom: coughing. I know that I have three classes to teach at the gym tomorrow, so I asked my husband to get me some Tylenol Flu/Cold, honey, and lemon. I drink hot lemonade (water, lemon juice, honey... easy!) to help my throat feel better.
- Day Five: Feeling better today, but I'm still running a low fever (99.6º F) my throat is still sore and my coughing seems to be worse. I took the Penicillin and Tylenol Cold Severe after breakfast, which resulted in extreme nausea! Ugh... it was horrible! Fortunately it subsided before my first class (step aerobics) at 8:30am. After Step Aerobics, I taught "Totally Toned." It felt so good to have two hours of gym-time in after such a "lazy" weekend of being sick. I think the Step Aerobics class strained my voice though... When I arrived back at the gym at 3:30pm to teach Hip Hop Kids, I was having to "scream" to have myself heard. By 5pm my voice was completely gone. Now, midnight, it's still very gone.
Onto related matters: I haven't noticed that my illness affects my sleeping and/or dreaming.
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