Colds Suck

The common cold virus rhinovirus 16 contains 60 sites capable of connecting to a receptor, called ICAM-1, on human cells. The virus uses several of these sites to gain entry into the cell. This computer-simulated model, developed by Purdue researchers, shows where the receptors attach to the outer protein shell of the virus. Color photo, electronic transmission, and Web and ftp download available. Photo ID: Rossmann.virus
The common cold virus rhinovirus 16 contains 60 sites capable of connecting to a receptor, called ICAM-1, on human cells. The virus uses several of these sites to gain entry into the cell. This computer-simulated model, developed by Purdue researchers, shows where the receptors attach to the outer protein shell of the virus.
Color photo, electronic transmission, and Web and ftp download available. Photo ID: Rossmann.virus

It’s 2:00 AM. I woke up 45 minutes ago. I have a cold. I hate colds.

I am weakened. My internal clock has spun upside down. I fell asleep on the couch before 9:00 PM.

A confession first. As colds go, this one isn’t terrible. It still sucks. And, who knows, in a few days it could blossom?

Last night it felt like a golf ball was in my throat! Every swallow hurt.

Helaine has been Florence Nightingale. Hot tea. Lozenges. Limited sympathy.

IMAG3136We went to dinner with Cousin Michael tonight. His wife and son are away in far Northern California for a few days. Pizza at the Ugly Pie Company nearby.

I was an awful dinner partner, even if Michael’s company and the pizza were both excellent. Helaine said she could see it in my fidgeting.

Every cold is different. Cold symptoms evolve. Isn’t that why it hasn’t been cured yet?

I stopped smoking cigarettes over thirty years ago. Smoker’s colds were the worst.

This one is losing its grip on my throat and moving to my nose. Five or six more days to go.

I can’t call out sick. I’m already staying home!

There’s nothing to do but put up with it and kvetch.

Colds suck.

2 thoughts on “Colds Suck”

  1. I’m with you Geoff! I started with a sore throat on Friday. By Saturday night my cold exploded. It’s now in my nose and my chest. Unfortunately, as a mom, there is no pampering. Life goes on. Feel better!

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *