So I'm going to deviate from the world of being a writer to talk about something that has been plaguing me this week: poison ivy.
The new yard is overrun, and we both got into it last weekend. While my husband seems to be healing fine, I was finally prompted to go get a steroid shot on Friday, due to the speed with which the rash seemed to be spreading and taking over my body.
Learned a few things: first, it can only be spread within the first 24 hours of contact, but sometimes it takes days for the bumps to show up, hence you think it is still "spreading".
Second: steroids do STRANGE things to me. I've been an emotional wreck, and this afternoon following a short but wonderful visit with my family, I crawled back to bed and slept for four hours...phew! I still want to pass out, but I know that I need to at least have dinner and be awake for part of the day.
Third: steroid shots are so large they cannot be given in the arm...the humiliation factor increased exponentially when the nurse told me that...
Note to self: never, ever, ever take steroids again, if that is something I can at all control.
Because of the drug haze, I can barely remain vertical, let alone do any thoughtful writing. Perhaps a poor excuse, but I am allowing myself this weekend to try and heal. I will begin exercising my brain again tomorrow...I hope.
Yeah, they should have told you about that before giving the shot. And he/she could have given it in the hip which is less embarrassing. I hope you're better! You can always do an oral dose pack which has a little less crazy side effects next time you absolutely have to take steroids. And future NP..out.
ReplyDeleteI had to have steroids in my hip and it was so painful, but it didn't effect my mood at all. I'm sorry you are feeling yucky.
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