Oh, gag. Literally.

[slipjig3]

For reasons unknown, I woke up this morning with a swollen uvula. Yep, that's what I said. (And if you just scanned that line and said to yourself, "But, wait, you're a boy, you don't have one of those," please reread the sentence in question. Thank you.)

This happens now and then, and although it doesn't hurt, it's a sizable annoyance every time; this time out, though, it has crossed the line to Serious Problem. Very shortly after I awoke, swallowed, winced, swallowed again, winced again, rafaela called. I very much wanted to talk to her, since we were attempting to make some important arrangements. "Hi," I said, and choked. "How are you doing?" I asked, and choked harder. My &@$!ing uvula was setting off my &@$!ing gag reflex on every syllable. This was not good, especially when I tried to explain the situation, flailing and hacking, trying not to vomit directly into the receiver.

I somehow got enough words out of my mouth (and nothing more substantive, thank God) to give Anna a clue as to what was going on, so she said, "Okay, sweetie. I'm going to talk, and you're going to listen." She laid out the plans that we were supposed to be laying out, playing both parts ("At this point, I imagine you'd say that sounds like a good idea."), then ordered me to zap myself with some Chloroseptic and hit the ibuprofin to take down the swelling.

I just gave talking another try, and I still only got about three words in before I had to stop. Ohhhh, is this gonna be a fun day. zarhooie, I apologize, but I probably won't be able to return your phone call today.

Comments

[prairieflower.livejournal.com]

ow, that sounds bad. i wonder if its an allergic reaction of some kind?

would sucking ice or sipping cool liquids help the swelling?

get better soon!

[theloriest.livejournal.com]

Ohhh! I've had that happen before, and it was the worst thing ever.

*hugs* Feel better soon.

[margrietta.livejournal.com]

I've had that! It's dreadfully uncomfortable, plus it just sounds like a stupid ailment. I went to the doctor and they told me it was a wicked infection. I got antibiotics for it, and they worked like a charm.

[oneagain.livejournal.com]

Oh, goodness, stress all around. What's that? Raining? Pouring? Well...you know when it does one it does the other;)

Hoping you guys feel better soon...

[chris-walsh.livejournal.com]

Does it hurt to laugh? Then I'll try not to amuse you.

Feel better all quick-like. And be glad your fingers are fine.

[aki-dreaming.livejournal.com]

But wait, you're a boy, you don't...

OH!

I thought you said 'wings'.

[daev.livejournal.com]

Vashti Bunyan

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