I am getting a little better each day, and that is just so exciting! Day 9 there was still some discomfort and I was on the extra strength acetaminophen throughout the day. A tiny bit of throat pain and ear pain, but nothing to complain about really. The part that bothers me is the swollen uvula and sounding like I have something in my throat. I mean that uvula is huge! I have been on a round of steroids so I thought that would've kept the swelling down. I just hope that it shrinks a little each day. I think being on the steroids has helped alleviate some of the pain. I usually feel better about an hour after taking it in the morning. I am completely off of any pain medicine day 10. I am not even taking the acetaminophen. I noticed myself trying to eat normal size bites at dinner and had a hard time swallowing. I have to make a conscious effort to take small bites and swallow 'just right', so it actually goes down my throat.
If I talk for a while my throat starts to feel strained. That doesn't feel all that great, but I try to give my voice a break every so often. Today was also the first day I did not take a nap. I would say on day 10, I am living life as normal... just with a frog in my throat!
Big lesson learned today - Sonic ice still feels good and helps me to stay hydrated since I still have to take such small sips... big gulps just don't make it down my throat.
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