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[drcuriosity]

Just a quick medical update. Went to see the doctor at Student Health this week. When I described symptoms to him, (and he asked a few questions, like had I visited Southeast Asia or Africa recently and slept with anyone I shouldn't have over there) he said he had no idea what was wrong with me. So they took a small bunch of blood tests (purple-, grey- and orange-yellow-capped vials, to preserve different bits of the blood), and sent them away for urgent overnight analysis.

The next day I came back, and my blood tests showed up relatively normal. I have a slightly elevated ALT (alanine aminotransferase) level - not uncommon in people suffering from nasty viral things, and I'm slightly low on folate. The doctor's best guess is that I have something viral and flu-like, and the best thing to do is rest up and hope it fixes itself soon.

I think it's slowly getting better, but it fluctuates. Today wasn't a good day. Hopefully tomorrow will be better.

The CD I ordered from Borders (thanks to my sister's birthday gift voucher) arrived in less than two weeks, despite them suggesting there would be a 6-8 week waiting time. So I now have a copy of Seabound's No Sleep Demon. I quite like it. Frank Spinath has a voice that's easy for me to sing along with. I may have to get a copy of Beyond Flatline sometime when I have disposable cash.

Comments

[notdoriangray.livejournal.com]

Obviously, you have plague. Or a demon infestation.

Or something too cool for modern medecine.

When you're feeling better, shall we go on your birthday outing?

[notdoriangray.livejournal.com]

Ouch. I made a spelling error.

Typing at 0340 is bad for you. Especially when your room is cold and your fingers and your brain are vying to see which is number.

[cheesecat.livejournal.com]

As much of a spelling nazi as I am, I didn't even notice it until you mentioned it. I think that Mr. Morbid, in his fevered state, could overlook it and not think the worse of you.

[drcuriosity]

Yes. Sounds like a good plan, that.