Health: Today, I went to the doctor after being sick for weeks. I found...

By FueledByFate - 04/02/2016 04:59 - United States - Phoenix

Today, I went to the doctor after being sick for weeks. I found out that I had bronchitis that then progressed to pneumonia. My girlfriend is hearing impaired, and when I can finally get words to come out when I speak, she can't understand them. I'm not sure who I feel more sorry for. FML

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By sicky - 27/01/2016 05:02 - United States - Salt Lake City

Today, I learned that I have a sinus infection, ear infection and bronchitis so bad it was on the verge of pneumonia. My work won't let me call in sick. I work with kids. Lovely. FML

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By Nora - 12/11/2015 21:21 - United States - Fargo

Today, I went to the doctor for the second time, because I've had a cough for about six weeks. In my first appointment, the nurse said it was just allergies and condescendingly gave me a brochure with a recipe for salt water. Turns out it's pneumonia. FML

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By AkaiKitsune - 27/08/2017 04:30

Today, after blacking out from fever, I found out that the reason I've been feeling so sick is that I've somehow come down with pneumonia, strep, and the common cold all at the same time. FML

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By AbsentMindedBoy - 03/03/2009 04:09 - Canada

Today, I visited my ex-girlfriend's house. I saw her mother and asked, "Hi! Have you recovered from that nasty cold that you had for so long?" She said, "I don't have a cold," to which I smiled and said, "That's great to hear!" Turns out she has lung cancer instead. FML

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By BadLuck - 27/10/2013 14:30 - United States - Milwaukee

Today, I went to the doctor to see why my walking pneumonia wasn't getting any better. It had. I've just somehow managed to also contract mono... while sitting home, alone. FML

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By SocialSuicide - 17/11/2021 04:58

Today, I've been bedridden for 2 weeks. My mother, a very busy woman who lives 30 minutes away, took me to the doctor's office, which is barely 2 minutes across town. Turns out I have strep, and a bad ear infection. My loving boyfriend of 6 years, who lives with me, just told me to take a hot shower and I'd feel better. FML

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By Whoops - 15/06/2024 15:00 - United States

Today, it's been several weeks, I went to the doctor for an ear infection and I still don't feel too good. It was then that I realized the doctor forgot to prescribe me medication for said infection. That explains a few things. FML

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By not having fun - 03/05/2022 18:00

Today, I have bronchitis. A few days ago, my doc prescribed antibiotics, which are helping, but also cause a really nasty upset stomach. I tell ya, violent coughing fits and severe diarrhea do NOT go well together. FML

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By kisyfrot - 18/12/2008 03:38 - France

Today, I got fed up with my neighbor who has been coughing, night and day, for six months. I rang at her door to tell her about several remedies I know of to help, so I could sleep. I thus found out she has lung cancer. FML

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By Sickofbeingsick - 01/10/2011 05:17 - United States

Today, after a week of staying in at night and fighting off a persistent cold, I was finally feeling well again, so I decided to go to my boyfriend's work BBQ. I got food poisoning. FML

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Thursday 4 February 2016 17:54

Maybe try using a whiteboard until you get your voice back, feel better.

peeta0330 18

Thursday 4 February 2016 17:54

That stinks OP! Hopefully it will get better!

Comments

bigcdawg7111 12

Thursday 4 February 2016 21:02

learn the sign language alphabet, you can spell ANYTHING, it'll be so much easier for you.

Saberguy13 9

Thursday 4 February 2016 22:25

Sure but it would take you forever. If you are dating a deaf/hoh girl, learn asl so that you can communicate with her!

auko 6

Thursday 4 February 2016 21:29

How about calling them deaf? many deaf people don't like to be called hearing impaired. They're not broken. Just a tip for you.

Wyrmflight 13

Thursday 4 February 2016 22:26

not all hearing impaired people are deaf. There a people who hear everything really faintly, among other things that can be considered a hearing impairment

Saberguy13 9

Thursday 4 February 2016 22:28

No they would be considered hard of hearing, not hearing impaired. Hearing impaired is extremely insulting to a deaf/hoh person

Wyrmflight 13

Thursday 4 February 2016 23:27

#54 I was unaware of that. My bad.

vintend0 8

Thursday 4 February 2016 21:31

just how hearing impaired is your girlfriend? idk how it is where you're from but even partially deaf people are taught sign language here, maybe if she signs it'd be a good idea to know how to as well? Or communicate through an IM or paper/whiteboard?

_M3talH3ad 8

Thursday 4 February 2016 21:46

She might be Hard Of Hearing asshole.

lmbachman 23

Thursday 4 February 2016 22:13

As someone in the medical field and having a child with respiratory issues, there no excuse for not going to the doctor after being "sick for weeks"--especially when it's breathing related. The doctor can give you treatments and medication not available over the counter. So in the future, go to the doctor sooner, and for now, get some paper and a pencil. Get better soon!

SilverInGray 25

Thursday 4 February 2016 23:39

Not everyone can afford a doctor's visit.

Miss_Whipped 43

Friday 5 February 2016 5:45

I like how #48 decided to be judgmental in the first half of his comment and then probably noticed how awful it sounded and wrapped it around to a positive note. Be consistent!

LiveForSenpai 13

Friday 5 February 2016 0:07

Sorry to hear that OP... maybe write everything you want to say on your phone and show her?

FSGInsainity 15

Friday 5 February 2016 0:16

On the one after this, comments are disabled. I didn't even know that was possible

anonymous198913 26

Friday 5 February 2016 1:02

You guys should learn American Sign Language in case it happens again. That way you can still communicate with each other

fwapo3 3

Friday 5 February 2016 1:14

hows your gf Helen communicating then

dragoongirl90 34

Friday 5 February 2016 9:27

Your doctor is an idiot or didn't explain right. Bronchitis can't "progress" to pneumonia. Viruses don't "progress" to bacteria. If you had both, you first had one, then the other.