life update

[nilchance]

so I was in the ER this Sunday because of some severe stomach / flank pain after a UTI diagnosis, and sure enough, I was diagnosed with a kidney infection. I think it might be bilateral; the pain is certainly radiating on both sides. they sent me home with antibiotics and no real instructions on what to do with myself. the Internet recommends heating pads, a fuckton of liquids, and a lot of rest. (I am terrible at rest.) currently I can manage about 3 hours of sitting upright on the couch before the fatigue and pain gets to be too much and I have to resentfully lie down with a hot water bottle for a while. I'm still feeling pretty wretched after a couple days of antibiotics, but I've read that it can take up to 2 weeks to fully bounce back, which..... ugh. I have shit to do, body, please cooperate.

I have no real idea how to end this rambling, so here's a kitten video:

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Comments

[dine]

that little cat has a mighty purr!

I'm sorry it took so long to figure out what was wrong, and I'm hoping things improve soon. even if you are spending more time than you'd like resting, it's good for you, especially right now

[beanside]

*hug* I'm sorry, bb. You need to take it easy on yourself.

[nilchance]

right??? it's amazing all that purr comes from that tiny baby.

thank you, I really appreciate it. still struggling to rest, but it helps to hear that. <3

[nilchance]

I'm not very good at that, but I'll try. <3