I got so sick of my husband constantly complaining about his sinuses and how he’s (*wah*) suffering that I insisted he go to an allergist. He now gets weekly allergy shots which feels like a small victory in itself. But his complaining about the congestion and stuffiness has now been replaced by the weekly lament I have to hear.
“The doctor stabbed me with some kind of a large metal weapon! *Wah*”
“I was assaulted at the doctor’s office today! *Wah*”
“I have no feeling in my arm anymore from where I was beaten by a needle! *Wah*”
“I was placed in a torture chamber where I was forced to endure venomous material forced into my body! *Wah*” (By the way, I read my husband’s tweets while he sits in the doctor’s office…he raves about the free wi-fi and the fantastic brand new magazines in the cushy waiting room.)
“I’m being poisoned and I think I’m dying! *Wah*”
Now I’m not sure which is worse – the complaints about the symptoms or the whining about the cure.
Ah… they can be so whiny about medical problems, can’t they?
Seriously — as someone who suffers from chronic sinus problems, I have found that daily use of a nasal mist (just the water kind) and one zyrtec a day (OTC) has dramatically decreased my sinus infections. Worth a try if he hasn’t already tried it.
At least he GOES to a dr.!! Most men have to be dragged in, kicking or screaming….
Honestly, I’m the same way. When I’m sick, I’m the emotional equivalent of a 3-year-old.
I’d love to defend your husband, but I’ve got a bad cold and just need to go to bed.
I love your blog and while it is very difficult to make me laugh especially aloud (I really am a happy person but my husband can attest to this, he’s been tryin for 10+yrs.) this post finally did it!!!!! I laughed aloud, and really loud at work. Thaks for making my day, BTW your husband sounds like me, especially the other day when I got my flu shot!!! It really does hurt!
at least he goes. I’m currently threatening my uncle that I’ll make an appt for him or knock him over the head.