Unknown Virus

I have been down and out this week with some viral infection of another world.  The doctor on Tuesday checked for flu - it is not that, so my flu shot worked.  

The fever started Sunday night and was completely over by Wednesday morning.  My throat has been sore and lymph nodes in neck have been swollen since Monday.  "Tunnel" hearing from fluid in my ears since Tuesday.  No coughing, no sneezing, other than normal dust-up-the-nose variety.  Mild headache almost constantly.  Then, Friday morning, I noticed the spots on my hand.  Today they are on both hands.  They are tender, but do not itch.  I have never seen anything like it.  

I have called off going to any public activities this weekend.  I just don't want to risk passing this to others.  And I have another doctor appointment, this time with my endocrinologist for my yearly poke and prod, on Monday morning.  I'm hoping she can shed more light on what the heck is wrong with me.

It would not be so horribly bad if I had any energy and didn't have the sore throat.  I'm a big baby when it comes to my throat, always have been.  I still wouldn't want to be around other people, but at least it would be more comfortable for me.

I just thought I should share that there is something or maybe several somethings going around that are not the flu, but just as miserable.  I'm hoping I'll be wiser come Monday.

So, until then, Wash Your Hands!, drink lots of fluids, and rest when you can.  Lots of faraway hugs to you all.