Better

So, I'm feeling better, finally. After going to the doctor and having my nose, ears and throat prodded, it has been determined that I just have a serious case of allergies with possibly a cold (this was Monday). I started taking the Flonase (I could breathe, finally) and also a decongestant. But I'm still getting major sinus headaches (and the decongestant is supposed to take care of this) so I started the Zithromax that the Dr. gave me to take - just in case. Although, he never specified when to start taking it. I figure, I'm still feeling miserable, sound congested and still sick - so I should start taking the anibiotic to rule out any infections.

I also asked, Nikola, the guru of natural remedies on what I should do. I've heard that eating natural honey can help allergies, but am not sure what type of honey. This is Nikola's email to me:

"For allergies in general you want to avoid anything that compromises your immune system like sugar, caffeine, alcohol, lack of sleep - all of these will make your allergies worse."

Ack, that's my lifestyle! No caffeine, sugar alcohol or lack of sleep??! No wonder I have horrible allergies.
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Congrats Jared (brother) on starting your job at WaMu!