I think House made that diagnosis up about the earthquake and the spores to "let her down softly" even though it did seem she had some freaky tears. I thought that about the carpet as well.. No House for five weeks, just when I was really getting in to it!
Well, he might take a pill in next weeks show but last weeks showed him holding the "scrip" as "You can't always get what you want" played in the background while still in Wilson's office.