I completely blame the Vicks
Recap: last week I got a cold. On the advice of a coworker, I put Vicks Vapo-rub on my feet three nights in a row before bed.
Not only did it not get better, but I developed a cough and a crazy-ass wheeze that made me cough more and feel worse. So I called out yesterday and got a doctor’s appointment. It could be an upper respiratory infection or it could be asthma. The doc gave me these:
One puff of the round inhaler 2x a day for two weeks, and 2 puffs of the tall inhaler 4x a day as needed. He also told me to stay home today too*, to rest, get a hang of the inhaler timing, and just breathe.
I’m tucked in bed with the dogs and my lappy (internet connection was restored last night thank God!). The windows are open and the gorgeous May breezes are blowing into the room. And I’m breathing deeply, and it feels so good.
*I even have a doctor note, even though I don’t technically need one unless I’m out 3 days in a row. I feel so guilty when I’m sick.
May 6th, 2008 at 4:48 pm
Oh you poor thing! Sorry to hear the Vicks didn’t work…great stuff but on you feet is just too far away from your nose. You are suppose to be able to gently breath it in to open your chest. Unless of course you were born upside down and your feet smell and your nose runs…..LOL (Sorry, couldn’t resist) Hope that you are feeling better soon.
May 7th, 2008 at 11:19 am
I’m so sorry. That really sucks! i hope you feel better soon!!
May 7th, 2008 at 3:53 pm
I’ve always found that Haagen Dazs works wonders!!!