Sick and tired

I am trying to write posts about our holiday but I’ve been exhausted and sick pretty much from the time I’ve been home. I am currently battling tonsillitis, which is always ironic since I had a tonsillectomy when I was five. They have obviously grown back bigger than ever…:) To be fair, the surgery was quite effective for most of my growing up years. I don’t think I got another case (post-surgery) until I was a young adult. I’ve probably had four or five cases as an adult that have sent me to the doctor. Which isn’t too bad when considering this covers over twenty years.

I also discovered when I saw my doctor on Friday that my thyroid levels were quite low when I had blood tests back in May. In fact, it was worse than they’ve ever been before. I slacked off and stopped taking my medication regularly earlier this year. I ran out and procrastinated about seeing my doctor until just before I travelled. I finally got new tablets, which I then managed to leave behind when I flew off to the US. So I was completely off medication for at least two months in the end. I’d never felt all that different from taking the medication so it hadn’t seemed so urgent that I get back to it…Obviously I was mistaken. Possibly the thyroid function has also worsened. I’ve been taking medication regularly since I’ve been home but it apparently may be a few more weeks until I’m feeling better, assuming I’m taking enough medication now.

Initially I hadn’t really thought I’d been all that tired while I was travelling. But on reflection, I do recall that I was often lethargic while away and prone to having more naps than I’ve had in years. So possibly the return travel just happened to be the last straw. Hopefully I’ll start seeing gradual improvement in the next few days as the tonsillitis clears up.