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jah


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I'm having a couple of those days...that make me wish I wouldn't have rolled out of bed...


After being in airports for 25+ hours, in rental cars for 4+ hours and up for 36+ hours the past couple of days, I finally arrived in a teensy market town in nowhere UK to discover that the hotel I am staying at is being painted, and my new black wool coat now has a white smudge. 


I also discovered upon arrival that my throat was sore, my room only had a small space radiator with sharp edges (sliced open my finger) for heat, my room/the hotel doesn't provide irons (I have a thing about ironing-a bit obsessed with perfectly pressed garments) AND the food in Jolly Old England really does suck. 


So today, I found a doctor (pounds only--insert two mile walk to ATM here) who I had to talk into giving me antibiotics (they apparantly teach medical students in England that it is best to let illness "stew a bit in one's body" before ordering drugs from the chemist).  To top it all off, when I tried to find some decent food at a joint down the street everything had bacon in it.  I hate bacon-yech! 


So now it is midnight, I am going stark raving mad in a freezing hotel room, with a lumpy mattress, strep throat, bloody finger, an empty and rumbling stomache and wrinkly pants to wear to my client's location tomorrow!  I really just want to bawl.  I know in the realm of life this is not that big of a deal, but the thought of coming back to this place 4+ times a year is really making me extremely depressed...I can only do charming, "quaint" little towns for so long before I want to wretch myself out the window... at least next time I'll remember to bring granola bars.  


Okay, I'm done feeling sorry for myself.  Thanks for listening...



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Oh JAH, I'm sorry to hear that.  Hope you feel better soon!  Do you at least get to do some good shopping while you are there?

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OMG!  And I thought I was having a bad day!  Sorry hon!

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Wow, that is awful! I am so sorry.


And "stew in one's body"? WTF is that? At least they didn't use leeches!



-- Edited by halleybird at 17:48, 2005-02-08

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what a trying time!  feel better and come home soon!!



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jah


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Thanks for the kind words ladies!  At least I get to spend the whole of Saturday shopping in London, and I do plan to indulge in some major "retail therapy". 


Halleybird--the doctor told me, and I quote "in England as opposed to the States, we like to let illness stew in one's body to see if it rights itself out, before dispensing an order for the chemist to address the issue with antibiotics".  The doctor (and I use that word lightly) said this all with a straight face.  I guess we are too "medicine-happy" in the US. 


Hmmm...the last time I checked the only way to "right" strep throat was via antibiotics.  In fact, last time I had this crap and let it "stew in my body" to avoid the doctor, said doctor became very angry and proceeded to tell me that strep left untreated would move into the heart and permanently damage the valves.  


The good news from this experience is that the quack and the prescription only cost 35 pounds!  However, as a receipt the gave me a torn out slip of paper from one of those old time receipt books you could get 15 years ago at office supply shops.  They wrote everything out on the recipt and then placed a stamp on the back--I feel like I've been transported back in time 50 years! 



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I'm so sorry you went through all this! what a nightmare...


I can't help but laugh though - your last post about the dr. and going back 50 yrs. is hilarious



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Uh, actually, over-prescription of antibiotics is a growing (and potentially very serious) problem. I know in the UK there are new guidelines regarding antibiotic prescriptions - there is a conscious effort going on to limit their prescription. I think there are similiar efforts underway in the US as well - or at least a growing awareness amongst the medical community. I wouldn't demand antibiotics for a sore throat - imo that borders on irresponsibility.

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Well at least some shopping came out it! Is the hotel going to doing anything about your coat?Were you able to see pic of this place before your trip?I hope you feel better!



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"Uh, actually, over-prescription of antibiotics is a growing (and potentially very serious) problem. I know in the UK there are new guidelines regarding antibiotic prescriptions - there is a conscious effort going on to limit their prescription. I think there are similiar efforts underway in the US as well - or at least a growing awareness amongst the medical community. I wouldn't demand antibiotics for a sore throat - imo that borders on irresponsibility. "

I don't disagree with you that some doctors and patients too readily request antibiotics and that can create resistance which is a serious issue for the health services industry.  However, I clearly have strep throat only antibiotics can clear it away, thus I think it was the situation that made it especially ludicrous that she suggest I "let it stew". 


I did get the feeling the doctor was trying to make a point about the health services industries in our countries, but felt my instance did not offer a good example to make that point since strep was clear (my tonsils looked like leopards--spotted all over).  Perhaps the "receipt book" and the sign that said "country doctor" made me a bit biased too...I'll admit it, I'm a city girl and am completely out of my element!   



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ugh... you must be miserable feeling any better today at all? beer feels good on a sore throat, I know that...

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Actually the "let it stew" thing is part of it (the new strategy) - even with strep the guidelines advise holding off on antibiotics. Also, it's actually hard to diagnose strep for sure - to know whether it's bacterial or viral - even for the doctor, and even with a bunch of tests it's not always possible, there's no one definitive test! Anyway, I also heard gargling with warm salt water helps a sore throat (and it does, I've tried it).


Where are you - I mean, what town are you in?



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Another thing that really helps a sore throat is apple cider vinegar and honey.  Not the best tasting, but it really does help.  Just pour a little bit of water in a cup, add two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar, then pour some honey on the spoon and mix it up.  Drink the water and then have the rest of the hone off of the spoon to get the bad taste out of your mouth.


My mom used to call it an "italian lollipop"!


Hope you feel better  :)



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Jah - I'm sorry for your lousy day!! We all have them.  Just think - it will make you appreciate home sooooo much more.  You don't know what you got till it's gone!!


I totally know what you mean about the food in England.  Yuck.  I absolutely detest breakfast there.  There are no pancakes/bagels/etc or good coffee or cappuccinos - but great tea!!


I remember loved going to Marks and Spencer's for food.  Do they have one near you anywhere?  They have some pretty tasty food. 


London calling on Saturday - it will be fun. 


I hope you feel better!!



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There must be something in the air this week. Bad luck seems to be running rampant! Your experience sounds horrendous!!

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Thanks for all the nice responses, ladies.  Detroit--I tried the beer and it did seem to help!  Anyway, I am on the mend.  The meds are helping and the town actually seems quite pretty now...that's not to say I won't be happy to get back to London to do some shopping!!

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