Diagnosis: Ear Infection
The doctor turned up an outer ear infection (commonly called swimmer’s ear), which would explain why she has been complaining that her pillow is uncomfortable no matter which pillow we try. Of course, in our desperation we have purchased a brand new box spring and mattress, which goes to show what exhaustion will lead you to. Eh, she needed a new one anyway. The doctor has also recommended some anti-allergy medicine (Zyrtec) which may help with her sniffling. We’re keeping an eye on other possible causes too.
Other interesting tidbits were turned up. For instance, I didn’t know she thought that sometimes there were goblins behind her curtains at night, and she told us that today at the doctor’s appointment. It would have been worth it to learn that, even if nothing else was turned up.