Tom, When I have a bad chest cough that starts every time I lie down, I use every pillow in the house to keep me as propped up as possible. I find that gives me some relief.
It's possible that he's in the land of perpetual Wednesday, or the crazy melty land, or you know, the world without shrimp.
Anya ,'Showtime'
Natter 69: Practically names itself.
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Sue - Mar 28, 2012 6:57:51 pm PDT #28540 of 30001
hip deep in pie
Ginger - Mar 28, 2012 7:03:42 pm PDT #28541 of 30001
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
You may decide it needs to be done, but I think it would take an installer with who gave you a better discussion of pros and cons. One question is whether these guys will do a good job of flushing if they're uncomfortable with it.
Kat - Mar 28, 2012 7:19:08 pm PDT #28542 of 30001
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
Tom, Delsym doesn't work for me but Theraflu often does. And an ambien to sleep through it.
Connie Neil - Mar 28, 2012 7:35:36 pm PDT #28543 of 30001
brillig
Would a bit of old fashioned booze work, Tom?
Pix - Mar 28, 2012 7:47:49 pm PDT #28544 of 30001
We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie
I second the call for codeine cough syrup. It saved me when I had pneumonia. If you can't see a doctor right away, I also suggest trying rubbing Vicks vapor rub on your chest before bed. So sorry you're feeling so awful, Tom. It sounds like you need to see a doctor soon if possible.
§ ita § - Mar 28, 2012 8:11:03 pm PDT #28545 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I didn't make it all the way through art class today, but it was easier to leave because the regular teacher wasn't there (the one with whom I have an "I'm awesome" and "treat me like I'm special ed" understanding going with), and the sub kinda ignored me, and I'm needy. Also, I felt like crap.
But, I think I finished my drawing, so that's good. And the sub instructor did say "But you went to art school, right?" so that's kinda not sucky, for a comp sci grad to hear. I mean, unless it's from the IT manager. Then it would suck.
(Good god, if I *had* gone to art school, I wouldn't want to imagine the dimensions my current art anxiety block would be--either it wouldn't be anywhere near as bad, or it would be crippling. And, I have my suspicions...)
brenda m - Mar 29, 2012 4:10:23 am PDT #28546 of 30001
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Well, armageddon may have arrived. The local news is showing a current temp in Gary, Indiana, of 207 degrees.
(Weatherlady assures us it's a sensor issue, but I am skeptical.)
Sue - Mar 29, 2012 4:13:45 am PDT #28547 of 30001
hip deep in pie
Someone's opened a Hellmouth!
Amy - Mar 29, 2012 4:14:56 am PDT #28548 of 30001
Because books.
SPF 1000, folks.
Theodosia - Mar 29, 2012 4:21:01 am PDT #28549 of 30001
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
Tom, have you seen a doctor? Because I'm worried, there's been a recurrence of whooping cough around here and the vaccines actually do wear off, so. Three nights of no sleep merits at least prescription cough drugs (and yes, codeine works like a charm) and a doctor checking for pneumonia and other lung irritants.