so, so very sick. good news! the kidneys aren’t infected. seems my back pain stems from the constant, gut-wrenching coughing. the doctor said i had a cold, gee as if i didn’t know. he says if it’s not better in a week to come back. i told him if it’s not gone in a week, i’ll pick my sinuses out with a rusty fork. he was not amused. i need doctors with a better sense of humor. i am so very tired. . . the fever is killing me. i am going to sleep now.