I broke down this morning and went to the doctor, since I’ve felt crummy for a week and it hurts like hell to swallow. So, I took an hour and half leave from work, drove to the doctor’s office, and saw the female Doogie Howser. Doogie’s diagnosis: “it’s a virus, it will work itself out.” This was, of course, after they did a test for strep throat, which I KNEW I didn’t have. It’s the top of my throat, sinus, and jaw that hurt. Those aren’t the symptoms of strep, Doogie! Somebody give me a medical degree.

 Cost:
1.5 hours of pay: $32.00
Gas: $2.00
Co-pay: $15
Strep test: $35
Total: $84.00

For Nothing.

The next time I say I’m going to the doctor, stop me. I will heal myself using the ways of my people: Dayquil, Sprite, and Campbell’s chicken noodle soup.

 And then I will take my $84.00 and shop.