Day 41 -- Common Cold

It's midterm break, and I spent it in my office grading.  That's what it's for, right?  Actually I appreciate this day for getting caught up and ready to face the second half of the semester.

My Mayo doctor got back to me today...actually it was yesterday, but I just got the message today.  Since I can't feel any swollen nodes, either old or new, and I'm not running a fever or losing weight, he's not concerned.  I guess I shouldn't be either.  He also said that I could see my GP just to double check my nodes and see if maybe I'm coming down w/ the simple, common cold or other infection.  I'm not sure I know what it would be like to just have a cold or the flu.  Aside from having lymphoma and hypertension, I've actually been quite healthy.  I can't remember the last time I stayed home sick.  I was down for a couple days after my first biopsy this summer, but I think they nicked a nerve when going in through my back.  I also think I overdid it after the biopsy.  So it was partly my fault.  I still have some of those pain pills.  Maybe I'll take one tonight just to get some deep, restorative sleep.