You come to me with excuses

[raybear]

I have pink eye. w. t. f.

Based on my copious googling, I have determined that I probably have noninfectious pink eye. Do you know what causes pink eye? Well, its a virus. Except for when its bacteria. Except for when its an allergic reaction. Except for when its irritation from chemical or foreign object exposure. Basically I've discovered that "pink eye" is when some part of your eye is pink. Way to go, medical establishment.

My pinkeye is just my top lid that's swollen, the whites of my eye aren't pink at all, and there's no discharge. Which is why I think its noninfectious, an allergic reaction to something. Which for some reason makes me feel more grown up, because pink eye is like chicken pox, I always associate it with kids. Speaking of, moms with more recent experience on this topic of pink eye diagnosis and treatment, please feel free to enlighten me. It started randomly in the middle of work last night, while playing scrabulous with limenal. And once I read that allergic pink eye needs a cold compress, I switched to that, and the swelling and discomfort has gone down immensely. I'm sure I'm suppose to be going to a doctor or staying home from work, but fck all those things. I'm going to Target because I ruined the tea kettle this morning and I have some leftover giftcard to replace it.

Despite these minor setbacks, and the fcking subzero temperatures outside, I'm in an okay mood. Its just after 9, but I've decided on my fellowship submission -- I'm going with the older, more polished writing -- and I feel good about it and didn't cringe myself to death while rereading it. I'm thinking about a new essay to write to submit for a collection. I ordered two pairs of sandals from Zappos and got a free shipping upgrade so they should be here in time for my trip.

I think its because I'm wearing my Mr. Cheerful t-shirt.

Comments

[oakenking.livejournal.com]

If it's just the lid, could it be a stye?
http://www.eyeway.org/inform/Stye.htm

I've had this happen, and it started out with just the lid being swollen and red, before it resolved into a more specific small lump where the infected follicle was.

[raybear.livejournal.com]

i think you're right! thanks. the equivalent of a pimple on my eyelid is much sexier. ;) however the recovery time should be much shorter!

[keetbabe.livejournal.com]

an eye rinse might help. i get styes a lot and they're annoying and irritate my eyes quite a bit. cold compresses help. remember to wash your hands a lot and don't touch your other eye!

[switch-beat.livejournal.com]

boo on pink eye!

feel better, sending hugs.

[swampgirl.livejournal.com]

Hey, I thought I had pinkeye recently (my eye was very pink and goopy -- gross!) and it did go away on its own -- I think my eyes dried out from the cold and dry air and got really irritated. I also used similsan drops that you can get at the evil Whole Paycheck or other natural type places and am convinced this helped... some people say for styes, a warm compress is the thing. Hope it doesn't put a damper on your trip prep!

Are you still Lazyman Triathaloning it? I'm not registering my efforts with the Y because all you get is a Tshirt, which i don't need, and I do very much need the $ for now, so while I'm trying to do it all in 5 weeks, I could switch and do 6 if I continue to have the problems I am now in progress.... So far I'm just doing biking/walking/jogging, no rowing, but would like to add the rowing.... Anyway, let me know -- sorry I've been out of touch!

Hope your eye is better quick!! xoxo

[raybear.livejournal.com]

actually, Target has a store brand version of those similsan drops and i bought them today! but didn't try them yet. will do tonight. i'm doing the warm compresses too. its nothing major, as far as discomfort. i think i'll survive. its more the indignity of the disease. hahaha.

i am doing the lazyman triathalon! i decided to do 6 weeks, starting last wednesday. because i figure this weekend i'll get a little behind with my vacation. i am bringing my pedometer and planning to walk/jog along the beach a lot though. maybe i'll even do some laps in the pool and figure out some calculation to make that distance count!

i'm going to the gym tomorrow morning, if you're around. i'm flexible about either lakeview or irving park.