Tonsillitis

I’ve been couch-ridden for the past few days. First time in my life I’ve ever gotten tonsillitis. I thought I was actually rid of this a few weeks ago when I first got it, but I think my laziness and naivety caused it to resurface with a vengeance.

I’ve never experienced this type of pain in my life. It literally hurts to swallow anything. Food, medicine, even water. The pain is like needles piercing the back of your throat every time you move. Quite torturous. However, I did discover that warm milk and turmeric works pretty miraculously — although it’s not nearly as potent as I need it to be.

I’ll be visiting my first New York doctor tomorrow. First time using my Medicaid as well. All these mundane little things are acclimating me more to this New York life of mine. I suppose that’s a good thing in a sense. I’m just sick and tired of being sick, and I miss actually being able to speak.

Pain, you can go away now.