Posted by Lee Stofer on December 01, 2003 at 08:03:07:
In Reply to: What to do when you're sick... posted by Heather McDown on November 28, 2003 at 17:00:14:
Heather,
I disagree with "Dr. Beat", in that you will play your best if you are as physically well as possible. Rest, drink plenty of fluids, particularly electrolyte-replacement drinks, and sit(or lie) there and study the sheet music. Playing with a raw throat and messed-up ears will just prolong the illness, and could result in a bad-enough ear infection to damage your hearing permanently. I will go and play a concert when ill if necessary, but try not to do any not- absolutely-necessary playing while ill. I played while ill a number of times while in the Army, and paid the price afterwards, as I was usually totally out of commission for the next few days. I would try to re-schedule things, and let healing take place.
Lee Stofer