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[mishaday]

Tired now.

Just got back into the office, and wow, not having my morning tea makes a difference.

Poked at my calf this morning, and over the yellowing bruise I could see a couple of red streaks from two of the fang punctures on my leg. Poop. Infected. (Later, the doc says that 50% of cat bites get infected. And sure 'nough, 2 out of 4 puncture marks...)

So I called the office, which wasn't opened, then the nurse, who got me an appointment at 10:30, and I waited around and played solitaire (WoW was down for normal Tuesday maintenance) and hopped on the bus with Hallowed Hunt (about which I'm still kicking myself - I'd noted down Bujold's appearance at the UBookstore on a Tuesday, when she was really signing on a Monday, and I missed it. This was a couple weeks ago, though.)

Anyway, the doc confirmed my assumption of infection, prescribed me antibiotics, and the pharmacist was rather overtly grateful for once to have a smiling, patient customer. Hey, I had my book, I wasn't really in much pain (twinge from the leg when I try to fold it under me and sit on it) I was happy.

Haven't quite finished Hallowed Hunt, but I should by the end of the day. I'm so close to the swirling resolution of her plot I can taste it, and it's delicious.

Comments

[rhi]

Youch! I was hoping it wouldn't get infected. Glad the doc saw you promptly, dear, and hope you heal well! {{{{hugs}}}}}

[unmisha.livejournal.com]

I was hoping so too, but... *shrug* Everything else is healing merrily along - the bruise beneath the bite is a lovely sickly yellow.

Thanks for the good wishes :)

[kasha.livejournal.com]

Stupid infection! Hope you feel better soon!

[unmisha.livejournal.com]

Finally having caffeine helped the most :)

Naps are good for healing, though, right?

[chrismm.livejournal.com]

Ack! At least you got to it in time. Man, cat bite infections are scary. Thank goodness for antibiotics, and doctors that will see you on short notice...

[unmisha.livejournal.com]

I've been keeping an eye on it - it's not serious as yet, so I caught it on time.

My primary care doctor wasn't available, but there were others at the clinic, and for something like this, I was more than willing to see an RN if no MDs were available.

[raine-wynd.livejournal.com]

{{hugs}} Glad it didn't turn more serious, and hope it stays that way.

HH & Bujold...

[shrewreader.livejournal.com]

I looked at it in the Borders and passed (so far.) Can you say on and give us, oh, say, a proper critique?