I was working in the yard (not picking fruit) and got stung by a wasp. I am not aware of disturbing any hive. The wound was infected and I have cellulitis. I am taking antibiotic. The side effects from the med (and maybe from cellulitis) made me feeling very sick the first few days. I am still alive and kicking; thank you for asking.
I’ve known enough people who ruined their health and their lives, some even their life, because they did not go to the hospital when they should. (J’s piano teacher, a very talented musician, in Graveside Story thread is one of them.) I don’t want to be like them.
I will go see a doctor when I need to. I want to be healthy and active all the days of my life, so I’d better take care of my health now. I believe that I am a model patient
– I do what I was told and take pills as instructed. I inform my doctor whenever I decide to do otherwise and the reason(s) why. I have good doctors; they are very open to my opinions and very patient in answering my questions. (I see doctor’s appointments as my medical school.
) In general, as long as there are no invasive procedures involved, I don’t loathe going to my doctor; I just don’t like the wait.