pain in the butt

Dang it! I have the stomach flu. Even have a temperature.

@TheHorse (238394)

Walnut Creek, California

June 8, 2020 9:44pm CST

My stomach hasn't been right for several days. I'll spare you the details of the symptoms, but suffice it to say I'm not puking, and that it gives new meaning to Johnny Cash's song, Ring of Fire. I even have a temperature to go with it. My thermometer was cursed by a certain MyLot member's pet gremlins, and it only reads in Celsius. Fortunately I was able to use F = 9/5 C + 32 to determine that it was just above 100 F. I woke up soaked in sweat this morning but felt much better and managed to get my taxes almost done at my friend's office. I thought I was out of the woods, but not yet. Wish me luck!

38 people like this

37 responses

@WorDazza (15826)

• Manchester, England

9 Jun 20

These are the exact symptoms my wife had in February and the same as a number of people had who then tested positive for Covid-19. If you have access to testing then get tested.

7 people like this

show previous comments

@LadyDuck (502957)

• Italy

9 Jun 20

@WorDazza Covid is what I thought and I think it was not at all a wise thing to do to go visit his friend.

3 people like this

@DaddyEvil (174797)

• United States

9 Jun 20

I wondered about that when I read this discussion starter.

4 people like this

@WorDazza (15826)

• Manchester, England

9 Jun 20

@DaddyEvil This virus is a sneaky little thing. Symptoms seem to differ massively for different people. If my wife has had it then I've had it and I've had no symptoms at all.

4 people like this

Show more comments

@cperry2 (5608)

• Newport, Oregon

9 Jun 20

I hate to say it but you should probably go ahead and call a doctor. Hopefully you are absolutely correct, but don't take any chances in these times.

6 people like this

show previous comments

@marguicha (230365)

• Chile

9 Jun 20

I wholly agree.

4 people like this

@TheHorse (238394)

• Walnut Creek, California

9 Jun 20

I may call an Advice Nurse. That's a good service that Kaiser provides.

4 people like this

@cperry2 (5608)

• Newport, Oregon

9 Jun 20

@TheHorse A good choice. Good luck.

3 people like this

Show more comments

@marguicha (230365)

• Chile

9 Jun 20

Over 37 C it is fever. 38 and more is something you don´t want to have. Call a doctor.

3 people like this

@TheHorse (238394)

• Walnut Creek, California

9 Jun 20

I'm down to 37.6 now.

2 people like this

@marguicha (230365)

• Chile

9 Jun 20

@TheHorse It is fever, but not too much. Still, it means that you are ill

2 people like this

@TheHorse (238394)

• Walnut Creek, California

12 Jun 20

@marguicha I've been at 37.0 C or slightly less all day today.

1 person likes this

Show more comments

Vicki, #1 Creek Girl

@1creekgirl (44560)

• United States

9 Jun 20

It may be just a bug, but it could be corona. Please call your doctor tomorrow and don't assume anything during this mess. Your myLot buds need you. I'll be praying for you.

5 people like this

@TheHorse (238394)

• Walnut Creek, California

9 Jun 20

Thanks. I've never heard stomach problems mentioned as a Corona symptom.

3 people like this

Vicki, #1 Creek Girl

@1creekgirl (44560)

• United States

9 Jun 20

@TheHorse The thing is, there are so many different symptoms that you really can't rule out anything. There's always a new symptom we haven't heard of.

3 people like this

@TheHorse (238394)

• Walnut Creek, California

9 Jun 20

@1creekgirl I called the Advice Nurse this morning, and she said it sounded like Ebola. But she ruled that out when I told her I hadn't visited any paces where that most often occurs.

4 people like this

@amitkokiladitya (171988)

• Agra, India

9 Jun 20

Stomach ailments are bad. Please take care of yourself

3 people like this

show previous comments

@TheHorse (238394)

• Walnut Creek, California

16 Jun 20

@amitkokiladitya I always do my best. Sort of. I worked for 20 years helping poor people in a dangerous neighborhood. But I'm still here.

1 person likes this

@TheHorse (238394)

• Walnut Creek, California

15 Jun 20

Thanks. I think I'm over it now.

1 person likes this

@amitkokiladitya (171988)

• Agra, India

16 Jun 20

@TheHorse that is good..stay safe

1 person likes this

Show more comments

@DocAndersen (54399)

• United States

9 Jun 20

good luck on audit free taxes! take care, that lovely little disease is still floating around...

4 people like this

@TheHorse (238394)

• Walnut Creek, California

9 Jun 20

Audit free?

3 people like this

@TheHorse (238394)

• Walnut Creek, California

13 Jun 20

@DocAndersen I hope they don't care if I'm a day or two "tardy."

1 person likes this

@DocAndersen (54399)

• United States

9 Jun 20

@TheHorse no IRS review i have been on the naughty list the last 5 years.

2 people like this

Show more comments

@snowy22315 (209252)

• United States

9 Jun 20

Do you think there is any possibilty you have Covid? Sorry to hear about your illness.

3 people like this

@TheHorse (238394)

• Walnut Creek, California

9 Jun 20

I don't think so. But anything is a possibility.

1 person likes this

@DaddyEvil (174797)

• United States

9 Jun 20

Good luck, pony... I do hope you're over your illness.

3 people like this

@TheHorse (238394)

• Walnut Creek, California

9 Jun 20

Not yet, but I'm working on it. Thanks DE.

2 people like this

@Alexandoy (65302)

• Cainta, Philippines

9 Jun 20

Stomach flu is annoying that you have to go to the bathroom every once in a while.

3 people like this

show previous comments

@Alexandoy (65302)

• Cainta, Philippines

9 Jun 20

@TheHorse yes, I know that cartoon. It is in the comic strip of a newspaper here.

2 people like this

@TheHorse (238394)

• Walnut Creek, California

12 Jun 20

@Alexandoy It makes sitting on the throne a bit less of a burden.

1 person likes this

@TheHorse (238394)

• Walnut Creek, California

9 Jun 20

Fortunately, I have a Calvin and Hobbes anthology in there. You know that cartoon? One of my favorites!

2 people like this

Show more comments

@JudyEv (382693)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Jun 20

I'm sorry to hear you're not well. I hope you get over it soon.

3 people like this

show previous comments

@TheHorse (238394)

• Walnut Creek, California

12 Jun 20

@JudyEv Done! Then I went ahead and fixed my CD player. I'm pretty excited about that.

1 person likes this

@TheHorse (238394)

• Walnut Creek, California

9 Jun 20

Thank, Judy. I guess I'll lay low and practice guitar.

2 people like this

@JudyEv (382693)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jun 20

@TheHorse That sounds a good idea.

1 person likes this

Show more comments

@thelme55 (79368)

• Germany

9 Jun 20

I hope you are feeling better now. I always have to check the equivalent of Fahrenheit to Celcius.

3 people like this

@TheHorse (238394)

• Walnut Creek, California

9 Jun 20

I know the formula in my head, but sometimes I cheat and use my calculator.

2 people like this

Krissttina Isobe

@oahuwriter (26773)

• United States

9 Jun 20

Christ heal and cure you and watch over you, forever! Thank you Christ. Get well and stay well.

3 people like this

@TheHorse (238394)

• Walnut Creek, California

9 Jun 20

Thank you!

2 people like this

Krissttina Isobe

@oahuwriter (26773)

• United States

10 Jun 20

You're welcome!

1 person likes this

Michelle Renee Kidwell

@Michellekidwell (29953)

• Sonora, California

9 Jun 20

I really hope you feel better soon...

3 people like this

@TheHorse (238394)

• Walnut Creek, California

13 Jun 20

Thanks. I'm expecting to feel a bit better every day.

@DeepikaGoodluck (854)

• India

9 Jun 20

Take care and i pray for you feel better soon.

3 people like this

@TheHorse (238394)

• Walnut Creek, California

13 Jun 20

Thank you!

1 person likes this

@much2say (57760)

• Los Angeles, California

9 Jun 20

Hope you are feeling better this morning!

2 people like this

show previous comments

@much2say (57760)

• Los Angeles, California

13 Jun 20

@TheHorse It's been a few days - I hope you are feeling a lot better - the fever just now left?? Any coughing/lung issues?

1 person likes this

@TheHorse (238394)

• Walnut Creek, California

13 Jun 20

@much2say The fever left after only two or three days. Hopefully it did its job. Now I'm trying to get my stomach in order. No respiratory issues.

1 person likes this

@TheHorse (238394)

• Walnut Creek, California

13 Jun 20

Feeling a bit better today. In good spirits because the fever is gone.

1 person likes this

Show more comments

@LovingMyBabies (85923)

• Valdosta, Georgia

9 Jun 20

I'm sorry and I'm praying you feel better soon.

3 people like this

@TheHorse (238394)

• Walnut Creek, California

9 Jun 20

Thanks!

2 people like this

@wolfgirl569 (136091)

• Marion, Ohio

9 Jun 20

Hope you feel better soon

3 people like this

@TheHorse (238394)

• Walnut Creek, California

9 Jun 20

Thank you, Eva.

2 people like this

Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (69256)

• Centralia, Washington

9 Jun 20

Drink lots of warm tea as you call that doctor.

3 people like this

@TheHorse (238394)

• Walnut Creek, California

13 Jun 20

I've been drinking Gatorade to replace those electrolytes!

1 person likes this

@kobesbuddy (78833)

• East Tawas, Michigan

9 Jun 20

I had that last week and it's not fun. No, this isn't COVID-19, I spent a lot of time showering and changing my clothes. I hope you're doing better today, for me it took about a week.

2 people like this

@TheHorse (238394)

• Walnut Creek, California

9 Jun 20

Thanks. Yes, my sheets are quite moist with my sweat from last night. But I actually slept well. The t-shirt I slept in was soaked through. I can handle a week.

2 people like this

@TheHorse (238394)

• Walnut Creek, California

9 Jun 20

@kobesbuddy I am thankful to hear that. I DID call the advice nurse today. She said it sounded more like Ebola, but I haven't been to any places where one tends to come up with that.

2 people like this

@kobesbuddy (78833)

• East Tawas, Michigan

9 Jun 20

@TheHorse As long as I stayed home, everything kept getting better. COVID-19? No, not even close!

2 people like this

Show more comments

@Hannihar (130150)

• Israel

9 Jun 20

@TheHorse Sorry about your stomach and the fever. Take care of yourself.

2 people like this

@TheHorse (238394)

• Walnut Creek, California

13 Jun 20

Doing my best. Thanks, Hanni.

1 person likes this

@TheHorse (238394)

• Walnut Creek, California

13 Jun 20

@Hannihar Feeling much better, though my stomach is still a bit touchy

1 person likes this

@Hannihar (130150)

• Israel

13 Jun 20

@TheHorse I hope you are feeling better now and you are welcome.

1 person likes this

Show more comments