Sore Throat & Self Care

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Just went to the MD and I have an appt at the acucollege this

afternoon. I am posting this now so perhaps I will have an answer or

two before I settle in for the evening.

 

Yesterday, I had swollen glands and no other symptoms starting mid

morning. Later on that day I had slight chills despite my apartment

being quite warm. Today, I have teary eyes and a sore throat in

addition to tender glands. Actually, the right side is more swollen.

 

The MD ruled out strep throat despite possible exposure because I am

not all that sick. Didn't even prescribe anti-biotics, just some

pain reliever for the throat and something for teary eyes. (Speaking

of teary eyes, the MD checked my liver, I don't remember why. No

tenderness.) Yet, I am getting sicker as the day goes by, starting

to feel kind of nauseous now, so I am going to get some TCM before i

get too bad. Plus, being the beginning of the week, I don't have the

luxury of taking the weekend to sleep it off.

 

My tongue has a slight yellow tinge except for the heart/lung area

which is kind of bald, at least I think so. Elimination is good.

(Esp. since I cut out ice cream for the last 24 hours. -sheepish

grin-)

 

My question is, can I eat the mild, though highly seasoned turkey

chili with beans I prepared or should I avoid it and prepare some

chicken soup? (I don't really feel like cooking.) Any other self-care

suggestions or a pre-prepared soup I can buy? I live fairly close to

my city's chinatown. There is a vietnamese market 2 minutes away. I

am sure the acupuncturists will have suggestions, but I like that

this list has a multidisciplinary cadre of folks.

 

Also, I had an huge emotional upset on Saturday and started menses on

Sunday if that helps. Probably been eating too much ice cream, too.

(I am sure I will get spanked for that one:-~)

 

Syria