I've been feeling sorta shitty the past few days, but I just brushed it off as no biggy. Well, I woke up with a bitch of a sore throat today, so I decided to do something I almost never do; go to the Doctor.
I was diagnosed with Mononucleosis, which totally blows dick, but it does have some pluses:
Pros
-This is my ultimate trump card, anytime someone asks me to do something, I can just say "I would, but I have Mono".
-I don't have to feel guilty about not working out now, 'cause I'm not even allowed to work out.
Cons
-No transfer of saliva for 30-45 days with anyone. Which usually isn't too much of a problem for me, but it still sucks knowing I can't do stuff should the situation arise.
-I can't work out for about a month. This sucks because I've been lifting everyday for about two months, and my arms were starting to get pretty respectable. Now, I must shrivle back up into a wimp and try to build back up again in a month, oh well, life goes on.
-I'm tired like 24-7, that's sorta cool I guess, but it gets old after a while.
So there you have it. I can't help but ask myself: "If I hadn't gone to the Doctor today, would I have Mono?" I just think that maybe if I had just pretended I was alright, and went about my life, I think I wouldn't be sick. Hmm...
However, if I really did/do have the virus, it's good they found it. I was informed that physical activity of any kind greatly increases my chances of my spleen rupturing causing severe internal bleeding. I have worked out everyday this week, all while feeling sick. I'm lucky I didn't bust a spleen on my ass...er....yeah.
Anyone ever had Mono, and if so, how did you cope?
-Ugly Bastard
[This message has been edited by Ugly Bastard (edited April 25, 2003).]
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