State of the Yendi

[yendi]

According to to WebMD's symptom checker, the most likely suspects, given my sore throat, headache, mild to moderate fever (fluctuating from 99.7 to 101.4) are flu, acute sinusitis, a cold, strep throat, or viral pharyngitis. Generally, the advice for each of these is to wait it out. Which is frustrating, as I am not a patient person.

Other suggestions include anthrax, mumps, and nearsightedness. I suspect that WebMD is a little broad when coming up with suggestions.

Comments

[tithenai.livejournal.com]

Wow. That sounds like a magic 8-ball that says "SIGNS POINT TO SICK."

[jmfunnyface.livejournal.com]

Maybe it's a case of nearsighted mumps?

Feel better.

[crwilley.livejournal.com]

strep throat is not usually a "wait it out" thing...you might want to see a doc to have that ruled out.

[rowancat.livejournal.com]

Anthrax? Nearsightedness ???
Maybe they *are* using a medical magical 8 ball.. sheesh

And yes, strep does require antibiotics if that diagnosis
becomes confirmed. Hopefully it's just a cold or mild flu.

[voltbang.livejournal.com]

Dude! Anthrax! Rawk!

[jerel.livejournal.com]

Tis the season for colds. My students are sniffling, coughing, and sneezing up a storm. I'm not feeling so hot myself.

[ghost-light.livejournal.com]

At least it's better than the Mayo Clinic Guide to Symptoms which lists one of the most likely causes of hiccups as cancer of the larynx.

[kyburg.livejournal.com]

Hey, come visit my journal and find out what mine was. I was surprised - and it might be useful information for you too.