Thank you for your concerns and get-well wishes, on and off the board. My plans did not Include a strep throat, but my doctor confirmed the culture swab. Uncommon that adults get this, she said. I figured it was something when my temp was nearly 102 that evening and even yogurt hurt to swallow. Rob finally learned to read a rectal thermometer, lol.
This morning, in real time, amazingly, I'm feeling better. Temp is down to 99.8 hubby says. That's about a normal temp in my bottom.
I didn't know they still give Bicillin shots in the butt for this sort of thing, nothing like a quick jab with a B-12 or the cocktails I've had for migraines. This one took forever going in, and nice nurse kept saying, "almost done," but I didn't cry, although I was on the brink.
I'm supposed to take it easy this weekend and be aware of any side effects from the shot. I got a little nauseated after, but that's gone. Definitely sore down there now. However, this throat thing was a good omen to slow down. God works in mysterious ways!