Health update:  I went to the doctor last night.  Warning, this is gross.  For two days and two nights my ear was leaking fluid.  I had to get it checked out.  In the past, I'd go to the emergency room.  But I thought this time I'd go to a doctor's office and get a full checkup.

They put me in a gown and I was off to the races!  EKG, blood drawn, urine in a cup, the works!  The doctor's diagnosis?  He said I have a wicked ear infection.  Some pills and drops were prescribed.  I hope I feel better soon.