Need some med advice - Page 2

Dirty Meg · 06-05-2004, 12:13 AM

Sounds like an allergic reaction, possibly to a sting or bite. I know someone with a severe allergy to bee stings who had similar symptoms when stung, but more extreme. Has he been bitten or stung by an insect or spider recently? But medical opinions from amatuers can be counter productive. GET HIM TO A HOSPITAL

SecretMaster · 06-05-2004, 12:23 AM

Thanx, will do. He takes advil every 3 hrs or so to reduce his fever.

RevRuby · 06-05-2004, 01:03 AM

ok maybe they have looked for this, i don't know but have they tested for diptheria? it is rare but if he has not had a tetnus shot recently (last 10 years) it is possible. i had strep throat earlier this year that mimicked dptheria and now i am waiting ot have the money to get my tetnus shot.

Animal · 06-05-2004, 01:36 AM

It's called Strep. You need to get him to an ER, ASAP! Antibiotics can usually cure it when it's caught quickly, but after this amount of time, IV antibiotics are the only answer.

Donut · 06-05-2004, 06:03 AM

Having worked in the health service for over 15 years and having read some of the posts here I have to return to the age old question:

Why the hell would you take advice from complete strangers on a message board when you won't believe what 3 doctors have told you?!

Aelia Jusa · 06-05-2004, 05:04 PM

I have to agree with Donut. I feel very uncomfortable about people diagnosing and prescribing medication, even over-the-counter stuff to someone whose symptoms they know from a second-hand account of them, and who are not in any way medical professionals. Especially when 3 doctors have given similar advice and your parents seem to be confident with that advice. I don't think you should be adding in any more medications at all - you said he has something prescribed by a doctor, you can't expect it to have an effect immediately.

[ 06-05-2004, 05:05 PM: Message edited by: Aelia Jusa ]

Melusine · 06-05-2004, 05:29 PM

And I'm just going to jump on the bandwagon and say WELL SAID Donut and Aelia. I have asked for advice on a sore throat here myself at one time, but more in the way of grandmother's wisdom like ginger tea or something. If I seriously have a question about my health the only person I'd ask is a doctor. It has me stumped too that non-medics are just "prescribing" treatments here.
Try a silverfoil hat, I'd say.

Lauren · 06-06-2004, 03:34 AM

Maybe he has a rash inside his throat or like Larry_OHF said.."an allergic reaction to something".
He should try swallowing some vodka (although I know it is strong, but it will help).
The vodka should kill the bad bacteria, and any nasties in there....it may sting if the throat is swollen....but that is a good sign.

Donut · 06-06-2004, 07:27 PM

Let me see!!

Difficulty in breathing.
Worse at night,
Keeps him awake.

I'm guessing he's coughing, there will be some phlegm!

I wonder what it could be!!!

Seriously, some of the diagnoses given here are hilarious!!!

Bungleau · 06-06-2004, 11:47 PM

LOL Donut

Hmmm... could be a hairball [img]smile.gif[/img]

On a more serious note, in addition to the "talk to a doctor" suggestions, you might try talking with your parents about it, SecretMaster, and asking them to explain to you so you understand why it's not so serious. That's important -- not just to explain, but to explain so you understand.

06-05-2004, 12:13 AM	#11
Dirty Meg Baaz Draconian Join Date: May 21, 2004 Location: Here, or there abouts. Age: 79 Posts: 703	Sounds like an allergic reaction, possibly to a sting or bite. I know someone with a severe allergy to bee stings who had similar symptoms when stung, but more extreme. Has he been bitten or stung by an insect or spider recently? But medical opinions from amatuers can be counter productive. GET HIM TO A HOSPITAL __________________ A stitch in time is worth two in the bush.

06-05-2004, 01:03 AM	#13
RevRuby Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Limbo Age: 43 Posts: 1,720	ok maybe they have looked for this, i don't know but have they tested for diptheria? it is rare but if he has not had a tetnus shot recently (last 10 years) it is possible. i had strep throat earlier this year that mimicked dptheria and now i am waiting ot have the money to get my tetnus shot. __________________ peek-a-boo

06-05-2004, 01:36 AM	#14
Animal Gold Dragon Join Date: March 29, 2002 Location: Canada Age: 51 Posts: 2,534	It's called Strep. You need to get him to an ER, ASAP! Antibiotics can usually cure it when it's caught quickly, but after this amount of time, IV antibiotics are the only answer. __________________ It\'s all fun and games until somebody loses an eye...then it becomes a sport.<br /> [img]\"http://members.shaw.ca/mtholdings/bsmeter.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

06-05-2004, 06:03 AM	#15
Donut Jack Burton Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Airstrip One Age: 40 Posts: 5,571	Having worked in the health service for over 15 years and having read some of the posts here I have to return to the age old question: Why the hell would you take advice from complete strangers on a message board when you won't believe what 3 doctors have told you?! __________________ [img]\"http://www.wheatsheaf.freeserve.co.uk/roastspurs.gif\" alt=\" - \" /> <br />Proud member of the Axis of Upheaval<br />Official Titterer of the Laughing Hyenas<br />Josiah Bartlet - the best President the US never had.<br />The 1st D in the D & D Show

06-05-2004, 05:04 PM	#16
Aelia Jusa Iron Throne Cult Join Date: August 23, 2001 Location: Brisbane, Australia Age: 42 Posts: 4,867	I have to agree with Donut. I feel very uncomfortable about people diagnosing and prescribing medication, even over-the-counter stuff to someone whose symptoms they know from a second-hand account of them, and who are not in any way medical professionals. Especially when 3 doctors have given similar advice and your parents seem to be confident with that advice. I don't think you should be adding in any more medications at all - you said he has something prescribed by a doctor, you can't expect it to have an effect immediately. [ 06-05-2004, 05:05 PM: Message edited by: Aelia Jusa ] __________________

06-05-2004, 12:23 AM	#12
SecretMaster Apophis Join Date: October 19, 2001 Location: New York Age: 37 Posts: 4,666	Thanx, will do. He takes advil every 3 hrs or so to reduce his fever.

06-05-2004, 05:29 PM	#17
Melusine Dracolisk Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Age: 43 Posts: 6,541	And I'm just going to jump on the bandwagon and say WELL SAID Donut and Aelia. I have asked for advice on a sore throat here myself at one time, but more in the way of grandmother's wisdom like ginger tea or something. If I seriously have a question about my health the only person I'd ask is a doctor. It has me stumped too that non-medics are just "prescribing" treatments here. Try a silverfoil hat, I'd say. __________________ [img]\"hosted/melusine.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /><br />Your voice is ambrosia

06-06-2004, 03:34 AM	#18
Lauren Baaz Draconian Join Date: May 24, 2004 Location: Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia Age: 35 Posts: 721	Maybe he has a rash inside his throat or like Larry_OHF said.."an allergic reaction to something". He should try swallowing some vodka (although I know it is strong, but it will help). The vodka should kill the bad bacteria, and any nasties in there....it may sting if the throat is swollen....but that is a good sign. __________________ "So many thoughts running through my head, I know what you feel, I know what you dread; When a room's filled with laughter, when a room's filled with lies, you're the only one I know that's in disguise..."

06-06-2004, 07:27 PM	#19
Donut Jack Burton Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Airstrip One Age: 40 Posts: 5,571	Let me see!! Difficulty in breathing. Worse at night, Keeps him awake. I'm guessing he's coughing, there will be some phlegm! I wonder what it could be!!! Seriously, some of the diagnoses given here are hilarious!!! __________________ [img]\"http://www.wheatsheaf.freeserve.co.uk/roastspurs.gif\" alt=\" - \" /> <br />Proud member of the Axis of Upheaval<br />Official Titterer of the Laughing Hyenas<br />Josiah Bartlet - the best President the US never had.<br />The 1st D in the D & D Show

06-06-2004, 11:47 PM	#20
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	LOL Donut Hmmm... could be a hairball [img]smile.gif[/img] On a more serious note, in addition to the "talk to a doctor" suggestions, you might try talking with your parents about it, SecretMaster, and asking them to explain to you so you understand why it's not so serious. That's important -- not just to explain, but to explain so you understand. __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

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