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[elainegrey]

Christine had a bit of elephant herding to do yesterday, and i realized that she was carrying her stuff plus the sense that she also had to make sure i got my meals. I do get distracted, and often she will fix my lunch to make sure i eat. This is something i can address, unlike most (if not all) the elephants. It is so lovely to have her taking care of me, but, i reminded her, i CAN take care of me: she isn't required to. I know some of the ways she fixes meals for me falls under rituals of love, like my making sure she has a warm cup of tea in just the right mug to wake up to. As soon as it becomes a chore and not a gift, though, i told her, stop!

Meanwhile, on planet Stupid Cough: "Let that be a lesson to you [me], Mucinex! Your reign of terror [coughing] is over!" the regent cries, as Mucinex is tossed into the dungeon [under the sink].

I can feel the difference this morning. Admittedly, my sinuses were happier while i was taking the Mucinex, but the sense of lung irritation is far reduced while my sinuses feel familiar. If i hadn't found the Mucinex in a tablet form, i wouldn't have taken it. I hate cough syrups.

I won't try to get two weeks worth of work and chores done today. I promise. I hope to make way for an easy transition back, though.

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[zlabya]

Poor Christine and the elephants. They just keep crowding and stomping on her.

I still can't figure out a medicine to help with my weird brand of sinus congestion. Mucinex is too strong (except in liquid form), Benedryl puts me to sleep except in tiny does, and other assorted meds...I just can't tell. I hope you find something that helps your sinuses and lung issues both.

[elainegrey]

I generally cope fine with my usual sinus congestion. I think i was told to take mucenex partly because of the ear infection, and just wanting to clear out any possible causes of more infection.

People rave about sinus rinsing, neti pots and the like. I just can't get up the enthusiasm to do it regularly. Have you tried? I'm using NeilMed Sinus Rinse bottles, and i appreciate not having to do the neti pot contortions. If you haven't tried, it might be worth reading up on.

[zlabya]

I use a Neti Pot occasionally, when I can get around to it. I can't use it every day regardless.

Thanks for the information.