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Old 02-10-2017, 04:28 PM
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Default Re: Do NOT skip your yearly check-ups ...

I've been overestimating my recovery ability, it seems. I was very forcibly reminded of that yesterday. I thought I could handle two back-to-back labs in a row.

I was wrong.

I managed to make it through both labs without collapsing (it was a close thing, though), then went home and threw up. I was shivering uncontrollably, so I tried to take my temperature -- but it was too low for the thermometer to read. Yikes! So, I took some aspirin, drank some Pepto Bismol, wrapped myself in some blankets, and went to bed.

After 10 hours of sleep, I'm at least feeling functional again. But that was a serious warning not to overexert myself.


It's frustrating and ... weird ... to feel so weak. I had to go over to the Business Office yesterday to sign for a package and found -- to my great surprise -- that I couldn't hold the pen steadily enough to sign my name. It took me a couple of tries.


So, I guess the message is pretty clear: take it easy for awhile.


Well, there's an important lesson here, one that I keep telling my students: Just because you feel fine doesn't mean that there might not be something seriously wrong -- so get your check-ups.

And as I just told someone who is quite dear to me, the past week or so has taught me that though I may be a loner in most senses, having friends is a very good thing.


Thanks for all the good wishes!
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