Ouch, it hurts!

Now that Mom seems to be getting better, I have managed to acquire a really nasty sinus infection. Yes, I do have an appointment with my allergist (who is an expert in these things) on Thursday, but I'm hoping it abates a bit before then. Most of the time it's a dull ache (wakes me up at night) but from time to time it hits about 8 1/2 on that 1-10 pain scale they talk about in medical facilities. The only pain I can compare it with would be childbirth. After labor pains you get a baby. Today and last night were pretty bad. Since it is manifesting itself in my left ear, I'm thinking a really smashing pair of earrings would be appropriate.