Mumps!!! Yes...me!

Well, who would have thought that I would get mumps at my age? Well I have.

Mumps at 39. I honestly thought I had contracted all the childhood illnesses in the book before I reached 8...obviously not.

I have been on another planet since last Sunday. A planet where large swellings like watermelons, invaded my face spaces, if you know what I mean. I didn't think it would be as painful as all that...as if someone had their fingers permanently pressed in the pressure points behind my ears, but it was and worse at times.

I had a letter from the "Public Health" informing me of my condition, like I needed reminding.

I came across an old translation of the word "mumps" whilst scaring myself half to death reading information on the rare side effects.

"Mumps"...lumps and bumps within the cheeks!!!

I also read on one website, that fruit juice should be avoided as it stimulates the already swollen salivary glands.

Whoopee for me. I have been feasting on pure orange ice lollies and lemon sorbet all week!!!

We live and learn.

Enough of my ailments and afflictions. I am fast becoming a serial moaner!!!

Over and out from Planet Lumpy.