So ya know...

So ya know when you get strep and they tell you if you don't finish your antibiotics or if you don't treat strep it could cause heart problems?  Well, they aren't kidding!  It really can. Of course in my case I didn't know I had strep, but my heart sure did.  Sunday morning I woke up with a pain in my chest.  I ignored it at first, but it steadily increased.  That night it felt as though I had been hit by a sledge hammer right smack dap in the middle of my chest.  I was worried, but it was Valentines day so I thought I would put it off until Tuesday and go see the doctor.  Well, that night it got really bad, so I went to the doctor.  Pericarditis.  That's what the doctor said.  HUH????  Best explained, you have two sacs around your heart.  One fits snug and the other a not so snug.  Well these two sacs can become inflamed and irritated if you don't treat strep (among other things).  Anyway, that's what was going on.  It's not a huge deal (other than the pain) I just take Tylenol and Ibuprofen, and that pretty much keeps it under control.  I feel much better now, and am not taking as much drugs.  Phew...
Anyway, let this be a lesson to you ALL.  If you think you have strep get it checked out.  And ALWAYS finish your antibiotics.  Trust me, you don't want this!