Ow.

[forest_rose]

I am a poorly bunny. I've had the sniffles for a few days - nothing major, just your average cold. But last night my throat started to get really, really sore, to the point where I could barely swallow. My lovely mum brought round some ice lollies so I could at least get a bit of liquid into me, and I went to bed.
At 5am I woke up with rigors - violent shaking that usually comes with a high temperature - and indeed, my temperature was 39.3 C (about 103 F) and my heart rate was twice what it should be at rest. I also couldn't swallow at all.

I made an appointment with the local GP, who I've never seen before, and he was lovely and fitted me in this morning. It turns out I have an abscess (quinsy) on my tonsil, with accompanying sepsis (infection in the bloodstream). He has dispatched me home with antibiotics and strict instructions to go back if I get any worse.

Needless to say, I can't really talk at the moment, so please don't be offended if you call me and I don't pick up. I'm communicating with Alan mostly via squeaks, hand gestures and the occasional whisper.
On a positive note, this means I'm not going to work this weekend and can stay in bed with my kitty.

Comments

[tatty-tigermoth.livejournal.com]

Oh good grief! That sounds AWFUL.

Lots of hugs and snuggles!

[polkadotskirt.livejournal.com]

Gracious. Take care & have a low threshold for taking yourself to hospital for fluids xxx