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[Jacob/Lee]

Since my mom thinks I'll be fine overnight, I'm kind of stuck here.

Turns out those eardrops are antibiotics, I've taken those.

My mom rang up Megan who worked as a doctor's assistant, her kids have had ear infections so many times and have had it one time so bad they had tubes put in their ears to suck fluids out. She is sure I won't go deaf or get killed by it, and I should stop believing everything I've read on the internet.

Jacob, are you diabetic?

I don't think so. Probably not, last time I had bloodwork (about a month ago) my sodium was slightly too high and my phosphorous (enlighten me on what that is...) is slightly too low.

[Bauglir]

I remember when I thought only the sciences and engineering were good choices, and everyone else was lazy. Then, an art class and holy shit guys, you have to do a lot of work for those. And you can't even bullshit it at the last minute like you can with (certain categories of) science (edit: I say as a scientist, and not to disparage the disciplines so much as my own procrastination)! Math classes I've always respected, though. It confuses me that the basis of all modern science and engineering is looked down upon as cruft in the educational system. Even if you don't find it interesting, guys, it's important and no less worthy of study than electrical engineering (which most people also don't find interesting).

Also, yes, Jacob/Lee, ER. Now. Like get in the car and go, go, or call an ambulance if you can't.

EDIT: Ninja. Well, get going in the morning or else as soon as practical.

[Jacob/Lee]

Well, I'll try to get my mom to take me to the ER ASAP.

Thanks, guys, I'm terrified now.

[Bauglir]

You'll probably be fine. This reaction is purely a result of the magnitude of the potential consequences, not how likely they are.

[Jacob/Lee]

You'll probably be fine. This reaction is purely a result of the magnitude of the potential consequences, not how likely they are.

You're all telling me to get to the ER right now. You make that sound like it's very likely.

[sonerohi]

Managed to kick the edge of the sink top and tore open my pinky toe. I have had axe wounds that bled less than my stupid toe.

[ChairmanPoo]

Because your disease has taken a turn for the worse, regardless of the underlying cause. I find it mystifying that you refuse to go to the ER while running a high fever. It *could* be something serious, or it could be something that if left to it's own devices could evolve into something serious. Either way you can't just ignore it.


BTW: What antibiotic are you taking?

[Bauglir]

You'll probably be fine. This reaction is purely a result of the magnitude of the potential consequences, not how likely they are.

You're all telling me to get to the ER right now. You make that sound like it's very likely.

For me, it's because if you don't go you will probably be fine, but could have serious problems if you're very unlucky. If you go, you are all but certain to be fine, whether it's something you needed to go in for or not. The worst case here is bad enough for me to recommend avoiding it at any cost, even though if it's not likely to happen.

[Jacob/Lee]

The fever went down, and amoxicillin.

[JoshuaFH]

Managed to kick the edge of the sink top and tore open my pinky toe. I have had axe wounds that bled less than my stupid toe.

I know those kitchen sinks. Vicious predators they be. You may have put'er down fer now, but trust you me, she'll be back sonny. She'll be back.

[sonerohi]

Managed to kick the edge of the sink top and tore open my pinky toe. I have had axe wounds that bled less than my stupid toe.

I know those kitchen sinks. Vicious predators they be. You may have put'er down fer now, but trust you me, she'll be back sonny. She'll be back.

Yar, I learned that on me Pappy's artificial knee. He lost the real one te' the vicious ministrations of the refrigerator. The kitchen be right fatal.

[Jacob/Lee]

Apparently by showing I was truly terrified I coaxed my mom into calling the exchange from Children's. They're going to call us back soon.

[Criptfeind]

Hum. Shit.

I did the demo for SPAZ and it said I could keep my save files if I got the game, and then I got it and my saves are gone.

Shit. Two hours wasted, and I don't really want to do all the starting stuff again.

[Vector]

Hurmph.  It's 8:20 PM and I'm actually too tired to keep working.  Like, I need to go to sleep now so I can get up and get back to work.  I've only been awake 13 hours.

I hate being mildly anemic.  It's the worst.  I'm fighting it by taking iron supplements, because I honestly need them (I've been anemic before and it was just generally terrible), but I'd really like this to be over with.

[Bauglir]

Hate days like that, but I'm lucky enough that they only come after a week of mild sleep deprivation (just getting 1 to 2 hours less sleep than usual).

As for me, I wish I could sleep more, but today such relief has been nonexistent outside of normal sleeping hours, and even during them. Wanna trade sleep schedules? I absolutely promise that this will not backfire in the long run for you >_________>