Wednesday, March 16, 2005

Bloody Viruses

I've been slowly coming down with a cold for a few days now. Last night's game went pretty badly - I was having trouble concentrating, and my NPCs were frankly dull. Today, I feel worse. Bad enough that I've taken the unusual (for me) step of trying to get a doctor's appointment. Note the "trying". Apparently they have no appointments till next Tuesday. Apparently this is my fault for not phoning earlier. Apparently someone might cancel, so if I can haul myself out of my sick bed long enough to phone up every half hour I might get seen before I die of old age. Bitter? Moi?

So, I've tried phoning the other surgery in the town, to be told that it would be "unprofessional" of them to treat me. Eh? Then, I tried phoning the nearest hospital, who suggested phoning NHS 24 (08454242424) who so far seem quite helpful, if a little bizarre. Details have been given, and a nurse should phone me back "soon". Not sure how the nurse will listen to my chest, let alone write me a prescription. I really need to see a doctor, but apparently all I will get is someone to talk to.

Maybe I should just go back to bed.

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