Took A Sick Day Today

I simply hope nobody's wasting their time reading my silly blogs lol. Nevertheless, I know some of you do read them, and I appreciate you.

Last night, I nearly collapsed 3 times, had a fever of 39 Celsius, and had a heart rate of 120 (my normal resting rate being in the high 40s / low 50s). This technically met the criteria for systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), which is the body's response to an infection when it infiltrates the blood (which is called sepsis). Meeting this criteria means that the risk for sepsis is on the higher end.

I didn't go to the hospital for this because I knew this would cause a lot of trouble. I also had a strong feeling I'd be better today, but I also knew that if I tried to go to work this morning, I'd likely collapse either in transmit or at work. Hence, I called out. Pretty reasonable choice, in my opinion (although frankly, riding this out with only Motrin and medications to reduce allergies was rather brave... and very dumb).

I'm definitely better today. Much stronger, not dizzy, no fever / vital signs are back to normal. My symptoms decreased, and I can actually breathe through my nose after I clear it.

I'll return to work tomorrow, but I'll be testing myself for Covid. What I experienced last night was certainly not typical of a cold. If I test positive, then I'll be off for the next 5 days.

Unfortunately my mother is also starting to have similar symptoms. I think I passed this on to her before I knew I was infected. Somehow I just manage to keep hurting her, even if entirely unintentionally. I just simply can't forgive myself at this juncture. But I'll keep doing what I can to help her. If I am Covid positive, then I'll use my time off to focus on this (and start meditation, and hopefully study for my future board exams).

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