Thanks - I suspect that Bob may have a low-level infection, possibly a UTI, so I'm going to make sure that gets mentioned during his visit (he has a bad habit of telling medical folks that he's just fine when he obviously isn't.) And there are definitely valid reasons to take antibiotics.

like thinking about the suffering of fellow humans was supposed to make me feel better?

Yeah. This actually wrung a snort of dark amusement out of me, for which I'm grateful.

And thanks again. Hugs are very much appreciated.