Superman’s Kryptonite
Hi People,
I want to tell you something, listen to your body because it says more than you think. When something seems off with your body, take the time to get seen by a professional. During this pandemic, I have opened my eyes (no pun intended), and I have changed my way of thinking. I want to start with my ears.
People around me were concerned that something may have been wrong with my hearing because I was asking to have my radio volume higher than usual. It is often very loud but this was so high it felt like it was screaming at everyone. I feeI I do a decent job of cleaning my ears so I thought nothing of it. Shortly later, I became deathly ill, and it turns out I had contracted COVID-19. I am fine now, so no need to worry, but at the time I felt worst than I have every felt before.
My attitude was not good, and I assumed it was from the effects of COVID-19 making me ill until it was suggested that I may want to check for a UTI. It was suggested that UTIs can have this type of effect on my attitude. At that point with all the health concerns on my plate, I decided to be seen at a local urgent care. That was one of the best ideas I have made recently.
Men from my generation typically don’t see a doctor until something is falling off or we’re close to our death bed. Everyone at the urgent care office was very hospitable and patient with me. They cleaned my ears first and when I tell you I was shock at how much wax was removed from my ears, it is not enough to describe that feeling. Several large pieces of wax were removed and I felt like a baby coming into the world hearing things for the first time. I still can’t believe how much the wax effected my hearing and just the overall amount removed. From there, they tested for a UTI and it turned out that I did have one. They gave me antibiotics to take, which has made a huge improvement on not just my attitude but also my body.
I’m sharing this experience with everyone to let you know that things don’t have to be so rough, that things can always get better as long as it is addressed in the proper way. Waiting for things to pass can often times take longer than you think. Look out for the upcoming articles now that I’m healthy and focus, I’m feeling fired up again and ready to get to work. Superman has returned to save the day once again.
Sincerely,
Superman (Laddie Read)
