bitten by the bugs

i was down with a bad fever, really horrible, reminded me of dengue fever which landed me in hospital till my birthday few years bad, and i was so sick yesterday and the day before.

i haven't slept soooo much in a loooong time. even when i was sleeping and nursing the terrible fever in the day, i kept thinking about work! i was so concerned about my shoot this sat, it was on my mind the whole time.

apparently, i got this sore throat infection from dylan. when he fell sick last week, i was very careful to steer clear of him, but i guess, germs spread really well among family.

so now, i feel slightly better and quite excited about sat.

just on a side note, i found out that:

What can I do to make my sore throat better?

Whether your sore throat is due to bacteria or a virus, the following will help to relieve your symptoms:

* Drink plenty of non-alcoholic fluids.
* Gargle with warm salty water.
* If you have a temperature take paracetamol to reduce it.
* Adults may try gargling with soluble aspirin before swallowing it.
* Suck throat lozenges (available from chemists and some supermarkets).
* Use throat sprays (available from chemists and some supermarkets).
* Do not smoke.
* Avoid alcohol.

When do I need to see a doctor?

* You are finding it difficult and almost impossible to swallow.
* Symptoms persist for more than 4 days.
* The glands in your neck are swollen.
* You have a persistent fever over 38.3 °C (101°F).
* You have pus on your tonsils.
* You have any difficulty in breathing.
* You have a stiff neck and severe headache.
* You have an earache.
* If a rash develops.
* There is blood in saliva or phlegm.
* You have mouth ulcers lasting for over 2 weeks.
* If the phlegm you have coughed up is either green or yellow.

and a really good herbal rememdy:

Lemon, Apple Cider Vinegar, Cayenne, and Honey Tea

An old home remedy for sore throats is a tea made with lemon, apple cider vinegar, cayenne, and honey.

It is made by adding one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar, a tiny pinch of cayenne pepper, the juice of 1/4 lemon, and one teaspoon of honey to a cup of hot water. Stir.

Typically, up to four cups a day is suggested.

therefore, once the rain stops, i will head out for ntuc to get some lemons.