Oh Uvula!!!

Yes, the uvula. Why blog about a uvula? Because mine has a blister on it the size of Jupiter and it is causing the darn thing to touch the back of my tongue which, quite frankly, is getting on my nerves! While I am sure that most of you have never encountered such a problem I was pleased to learn that it is not all that uncommon. There are actually web forums devoted to the above mentioned problem. And even a song by Green Day titled, "Bab's Uvula". You would be surprised at all the trouble your uvula can get into!

Thursday night I came in from Bunco and told my Mr. that I could feel my uvula and it was bothering me. He of course told me that he could get online and look up some information on enlarged uvulas and the common causes. After a good laugh on his part he realized that I actually wanted him to do this. Being the busy man that he is he unfortunately did not have the time to spend on my uvula problem, but instead directed me to research it for myself and see what I find. There are sites out there for discussing your uvula and problems associated with it, but there are also sites available to the general health and well-being of ones uvula. I had no idea. So much has been written about such a little thing!

Now, it must be said here that I have gone back to Dr. Don and seen him concerning this problem. It really is more than JUST the uvula. The back portion of the roof of my mouth is also very irritated and burns when I eat or drink. It got so bad yesterday morning that I didn't have anything to eat until last night. Not good. While a gal like me could stand to use a break from food every now and again, I have been consuming very little this last week and, hence, I have lost 5 pounds since Monday! (worst diet ever, by the way!) So, Dr. Don told me that I have a blister on the end of my uvula which is what I am feeling and that it would soon go away. He also saw that the roof of my mouth is pretty irritated and so he prescribed me some "Magic Mouthwash". Let me tell you! This stuff is awesome! I love it!!!! I was able to eat pizza last night (first time in like 3 weeks) and drink a Sprite with very little pain (nothings perfect, right?) and I was able to enjoy them both! Ahhhh....the miracle of modern medicine!

The end of this post is devoted to a Chase family favorite SNL skit with Chevy Chase and Gilda Radner. Transcript below.

75v: Elliot Gould / Leon Redbone Babs' Uvula Sister.....Laraine Newman Babs.....Gilda Radner Doctor.....Chvy Chase [ open on National Uvula association flash card ] Announcer: And now, a public service dramatization from the National Uvula Association. [ dissolve to Babs and her sister sitting in their living room ] Sister: Gee, Babs, you look like something the cat just dragged in. Babs: I know. I feel crummy. But I just can't seem to put my finger on what's wrong. Sister: That's too bad, Babs. Has it ever dawned on you that it just may be your uvula? Babs: Gee, no, Sis.. I must have stupidly glossed right over my uvula. Sister: I had a hunch you might've. That's why I made an appointment for you with a top uvula specialist. [ doorbell rings ] Who makes house calls! Right now! [ Doctor enters the living room ] Doctor: Hello, I'm the doctor. Sister: Hi. Babs: That must be him! [ coughs ] [ Doctor sits next to Babs on the couch ] Doctor: I won't beat around the bush, Babs. Babs: Is it bad? Doctor: In a nutshell, your uvula is on the fritz. Which reminds me of a little joke. Knock knock! Babs: Who's there? Doctor: Babs' uvula. Babs: Babs' uvula who? Doctor: I don't know, Babs. But I do know this - you've really let your uvula go to the dogs. Babs: Yes.. I have.. Sister: I'd like to share this with you, Sis. [ opens a greeting card ] "To Babs: It'll behoove ya', to care for your uvula! Love, Sis." Babs: Boy, do I hear ya', Sis! From now on, it's strictly good, clean fun. For me and my uvula! Doctor: That reminds me of a little joke. Knock knock! Announcer: Who's there? [ Doctor, Babs and her sister laugh at the surprise interruption ] Announcer: The preceding dramatization was brought to you by the National Uvula Association. SNL Transcripts