Ugh I did have strep

[Guest guest]

I was at the doctor today for two hours, and was symmetrically poked

with 6 needles.

First I had to get my throat swabbed, which showed I had strep. Then I

got my blood drawn to recheck my liver enzymes, which were up we think

due to the L GLutamine. Then they wanted me tested for mono, so they

pricked my finger. They couldn't get any blood out of it though, so

they had to prick my OTHER finger.

THEN since I didn't want oral antibiotics (heaven forbid!!) they gave

me two shots in the butt, which made me have to waddle like a penguin

through whole foods afterwards and are still sore two hours later. AND

I might have to get two more on Thursday. And then they had to take my

blood a second time, from my other arm, to do another mono test 'just

to be sure.'

And all this time I was starving with no SCD food.

NOT COOL.

At least I'm symmetrical. Two arms, two fingers, two butt cheeks =)

I know it could've been worse, but since my butt still hurts I just

felt the need to rant for a bit. Sorry for my complain-fest =)

ANYWAYS I was wondering if, even though the antibiotics weren't oral,

will they still kill some gut bacteria? Is there anything I should do

to make this whole thing easier on my body? Like epsom baths or

something? Thanks!

Pour Dieu, pour terre,

Alyssa 15

UC April 2008, diagnosed Sept 2008

SCD June 2009 (restarted)

20mg Prednisone 1x daily ugh