Author Topic: Should I go to the doctor? (Read 3243 times)

jocelyn · « **on:** August 10, 2008, 07:34:33 pm »

So I have been really sick for 3 days. My symptoms seem to be getting progressively worse. They are: stomach issues (pain/cramping/nausea/diarrhea), major headache, and an incredibly stiff and sore neck. If I don\'t keep 4 Advil in me I can\'t even really turn my head, and I can\'t look down at all. This would seem to be the flu but I have no fever, which is weird. I have had some dizzy spells, but I attribute those to being dehydrated from the **** (sorry, this is wicked gross, but whatever) and from being tired and stressed from being at a competition all weekend.

So anyhow it\'s probably just the flu but it\'s weird that it\'s getting worse and I haven\'t had that run down, feverish flu feeling at all.

Am I just being a big baby? I have no health insurance and thus don\'t want to go to the hospital if I don\'t need to.

Input appreciated.

:pout::violin::pout:

Yoda · « **Reply #1 on:** August 10, 2008, 07:57:42 pm »

Are there any doctors, NPs or PAs that could lend their opinion?

Joc - I would wait it out another couple of days; if you don\'t feel any better, head to dr. Keep drinking liquids (water, gatorade, etc..) and try and eat something (crackers, soup, anything that might stay down. It sounds like it\'s either the flu or some other stomach virus, which unfortunately you have to let run it\'s course. If it\'s still there after a week, it might some sort of bacterial or fungal infection and you might need an antibiotic to take care of it.

Good luck.

wildcoyote · « **Reply #2 on:** August 10, 2008, 08:48:29 pm »

I went a long time with no health insurance and I really feel for you. More than the other symptoms the neck stiffness is concerning to me. Are you sleeping on a couch or in any other way to cause this?

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FrankZappa · « **Reply #3 on:** August 11, 2008, 07:41:15 am »

if this has already been going on for 4 days now and is the same/worse, then I would go to a doctor if you have no improvement by wednesday. Also, could all the horse riding be inflaming if not causing the neck problem? I can\'t see all the jumping as helping the situation.

hope you feel better. :sadban:

Yoda · « **Reply #4 on:** August 11, 2008, 08:26:33 am »

I wouldn\'t jump to a Meningitis diagnosis just yet. I would wait it out a couple more days, but if it\'s no better after a week, you have to see a Dr.

postom · « **Reply #5 on:** August 11, 2008, 10:03:59 am »

i would say yes, go to the doctor.

also try to look into health insurance options - even low cost shitty ones - does NH have state health insurance options like mass does?

good luck

sconnie4satan · « **Reply #6 on:** August 11, 2008, 10:39:56 am »

joc, i\'m going to the dr. today. i don\'t have the stomach stuff, but my throat has been swelling up and hard to swallow since thurs. night and i have the dizziness, had a fever that went down a little, etc. A couple coworkers had similar things, not sure if it\'s a cold/flu that\'s going around.

I have insurance however...definitely check into low cost options. I had a cheap plan between college and a full-time job w/ bene\'s and it ran me about $150 or $200 for 6 mos. and was there just in case. Not sure about the coverage since i luckily didn\'t need it. Although it sounds like you may need to go in before you could get something researched and activated.

feel better darlin\'!

just had to take my dog to the emergency vet last night for stomach problems - diarrhea and puking...he got put on an IV, meds, mylanta, special food...watching him to see if he needs blood work.

kindm's · « **Reply #7 on:** August 11, 2008, 10:51:54 am »

Usually if someone is asking if they should go to the Hospital you have already answered your question.

If YOU think you need to go then you need to go.

The no INS. is a big issue but better to be alive with a bill then dead with no debt.

SkyePrizm · « **Reply #8 on:** August 11, 2008, 11:35:08 am »

I feel for you. I\'ve had no health insurance all summer. And it is REALLY stressful.

Do you get bitten by anything (bug wise)? Or had anything to eat out of the ordinary? Or like you said, could be flu?? I would go to a walk-in clinic. They are waaaay cheaper than a hospital visit. If you are still this way, by tomorrow, definitely go. You are probably getting very dehydrated. Drink plenty of fluids. Get some kiddie Pedialyte or gatorade from the store. Your electrolytes are probably low.

Hang in there.

Todd · « **Reply #9 on:** August 11, 2008, 11:45:00 am »

Quote from: SkyePrizm;198815

Get some kiddie Pedialytefrom the store. Your electrolytes are probably low.

I was going to write the same thing.

I\'m thinking Lyme disease.

Go to the Doctor.

SlimPickens · « **Reply #10 on:** August 11, 2008, 11:46:40 am »

Joc, a girl I work with has been out since last week with almost identical symptoms. Not to freak you out or anything, but she got admitted into the hospital today and they\'re running CAT Scans on her.

I would say initially try going to a walk in clinic, they\'re less expensive then the emergency room.

sallyalli · « **Reply #11 on:** August 11, 2008, 12:48:34 pm »

Quote from: sconnie4satan;198806

just had to take my dog to the emergency vet last night for stomach problems - diarrhea and puking...he got put on an IV, meds, mylanta, special food...watching him to see if he needs blood work.

OH NO ARLO!! Give him a hug for me.

I sure hope you 2 feel better.

Joc, go to the doctors. my mom said owing money to a hospital can not effect your credit at all. Im sure they can help you out in some way.

How was your comp?

postom · « **Reply #12 on:** August 11, 2008, 04:10:24 pm »

Quote from: sallyalli;198840

Joc, go to the doctors. my mom said owing money to a hospital can not effect your credit at all. Im sure they can help you out in some way.

i\'ve been told the same thing re: credit. go for it

lilblondie · « **Reply #13 on:** August 11, 2008, 04:43:03 pm »

lady....you need to see a doc asap...dont worry about the money...they let you pay it off in chunks and it in no way can mess with your credit unless you dont pay and it goes to collections...but your health is way more important they money...so take care of yourself and i hope that you feel better

Klout · « **Reply #14 on:** August 11, 2008, 04:47:34 pm »

anyone talked to her today?