Spec writers specialize in naps*

So that leg cramp persisted for a few days. Tuesday, I started having trouble breathing and tightening in my chest. As the child of a registered nurse, I was pretty sure these were the symptoms of something bad and a quick visit to WebMD's Symptom Checker confirmed what I needed to do next…
"If you are experiencing calf pain associated with chest pain or shortness of breath, please seek emergency medical attention".

So I headed up to my friendly neighborhood ER and 18 hours, 3 doctors, a transfer to a different hospital, blood work, a CT scan and a dobbler ultrasound later it was confirmed that despite my fears of dropping dead at any second, I did not have a blood clot. Yea, me!

It was determined, however, that I did have some fluid in my lungs (which was causing the breathing problems and tightening) due to a case of bronchitis that I was unaware that I had. The leg pain, they are assuming, is due to a vitamin deficiency 1) because I've been lazy about taking them and 2) being sick was causing me to need a higher dosage. So I've spent the last two days on antibiotics, an expectorant and mega doses of vitamins and my breathing is easier, the chest & leg pain are almost gone and I have this sexy phlegm I'm 'expectoring' to boot. Thing, who is coming up for a visit tonight, is such a lucky man...

*This title, obviously, has nothing to do with the post. It just makes me giggle.