Thursday, January 08, 2009

My immune system is kicking my butt

I've had such a long list of Muntedkowhai things to accomplish by the time I leave for Singapore (1 week exactly!!!) but I have completed none of them. I went to the doctors on Tuesday to get my Typhoid and Hep A vaccinations, one in each arm and my immune system is so active that I was left feeling like pooz the last two days. I had insane fatigue, headache and mild nausea that kept me from enjoying my crochet time after work. Sigh. I feel much better now so that is great and I can play catch up. I also went to pick up my Malaria pills (take 2 days before going to Malaria risk place, while in high risk place and 7 days after being in high risk place) and it cost me $80 for 16 days worth of medication. It's a bit of a pinch to the wallet, especially after the 2 shots cost $271 but one should never play cheap with one's health!

Also, I have heard from two people already that Malaria pills give you crazy dreams. I like crazy dreams. Awesome!


I got my long black tights from American Apparel yesterday and they're super comfortable. I'm definitely wearing these on the plane, it's like wearing your PJs but way more stylish! Tightz for lifez.

9 comments:

blue moss said...

ohhhh....doesn't sound like fun, but worth it! hope you're feeling better

Anonymous said...

Feel better soon :)

charinthecity said...

Hope you get well soon! Not long to go now, you must be very excited. Love your winter outfits BTW!

Laura said...

yep, the immune system can really act up sometimes. i have bouts of alopecia, losing chunks of hair that then grow back in all wonky. in addition, my immune system hates every antibiotic given to me. i can't even use Listerine, because the antimicrobial agent actually makes my gums bleed. hopefully a giant bacterial plague won't sweep the globe, as i would be in serious trouble!

anyway, those tights are perfect for a long flight. what a great adventure you're going on!

Ruhammie said...

I feel ya on the exhaustion bit, only mine is for other medical reasons :) that I'll post on my blog here soon, maybe, if I can overcome it that soon. I've completely stopped all crafts and almost blogging because of it. I'm excited for your trip! The black tights sound SO COMFY right now...you're a smart traveler!

AsianCajuns said...

Oh have fun in Singapore! That sounds like so much fun- boo on the shots though.

knack said...

Ooh! I was born in Singapore!! I also spent three months there while in highschool,and had to get the shots and take the malaria pill! I feel your pain!! Bleh!!

But the trip is so worth it:)

Anonymous said...

Love. Those. Boots.

kadler said...

I was just on malarone (malaria meds) for my vacay in India and I didn't really have any strange dreams (well, any stranger than normal :). I was kind of excited also! Let me know if yours pans out better