morning vitals day 4
Sep. 4th, 2024 08:08 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
lauradi7dwHas the fever broken? 9 hours after the most recent fever reducer, temp is 98.8. I still feel a little hot and light-headed, but this is probably a good sign. I tripped in the hall but didn't fall. Always good.
Pulse ox 96%, not so good. The throat situation doesn't seem to be improving. It occurred to me that maybe spit is collecting in my mouth because the pain-avoidance part of my brain is trying to keep me from swallowing, because it hurts. Even with a flashlight aimed at the back of my throat while I looked in a mirror, I couldn't manage to spray the Chloraseptic on the right spot. I tried soaking a Q-Tip with the fluid and wiping it on, but that triggered a bit of a gag reflex. I may try again later. I'm not showing signs of dehydration, but I am aware that I'm drinking less than usual.
Pulse ox 96%, not so good. The throat situation doesn't seem to be improving. It occurred to me that maybe spit is collecting in my mouth because the pain-avoidance part of my brain is trying to keep me from swallowing, because it hurts. Even with a flashlight aimed at the back of my throat while I looked in a mirror, I couldn't manage to spray the Chloraseptic on the right spot. I tried soaking a Q-Tip with the fluid and wiping it on, but that triggered a bit of a gag reflex. I may try again later. I'm not showing signs of dehydration, but I am aware that I'm drinking less than usual.
