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Shavkat @Shavkat (141906) • Philippines 17 Jul 19

This afternoon, I was about to feed my dogs. All of a sudden, I slipped and fell down to the ground. Luckily, I was able to protect myself by outstretching my right upper limb. Despite my action moves, I got bruises on my right...

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Self-medication: Are you for or against this practice?

The Invisible Man @TheInvisibleMan (17594) 15 Oct 17

This is something of cultural scope (please, correct me if I'm wrong about it)... Everywhere in the world, in some specific places (of course) there are always people who self-medicate themselves for various reasons. What do you...

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Do You Cure Yourself? How?

Shavkat @Shavkat (141906) • Philippines 20 Jan 16

I wasn’t around for a couple of days because I went down with what seemed like a combination of the flu and colds. I had to stay on my bed. I actually tried to cure my flu by taking some over-the-counter medicine for headache and...

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Prohibition does not work

Janet Anderson @Auntylou (4262) • Oxford, England 29 Nov 15

Governments around the world have been declaring “Wars on Drugs” in an effort to reduce the use of such mood altering substances as marijuana for many years now. And the result of all their efforts? 1. The rise of criminal...

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self medication for emergency?

salma07 @salma07 (639) • India 24 Oct 12

Hi everyone, I have a fever and an important test tomorrow between the two thing i have to comprise on my health, or rather i am forced to compromise on health. But do you guys take self medicated tablets, i know its not...

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To What Extent Do You Self Medicate?

alicia812 @alicia812 (646) • Australia 26 Jun 12

There are sickness like simple cough, cold, headache, or a bit of fever which we often remedy with over-the-counter medicines. Just like now I have runny nose and sneezing a lot which is common to me during change of season. This...

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What are your views on "Self-Medication"?

frenzylady @frenzylady (518) • Philippines 13 Dec 10

For me, self-medication is important when you know that the symptoms you have are known to be cured by the medicine you have at hand. Sometimes, you need to self-medicate like using the natural herbs, etc. How about you, what are...

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Weird solutions - do they really work?

gloryacam @gloryacam (5540) • Philippines 30 Oct 10

I don't know how I've developed weird ways of making my self better. Maybe these were suggestions in the past that were suggested to me that had actually worked. Maybe it just has a placebo effect on me, or it really has a...

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Doctor's prescribtion do you adhere to it

megaplaza @megaplaza (1441) • Nigeria 25 Jul 09

Do you adhere to your doctor's prescribtion? I do, but i do practice self medication atimes. I see a doctor, only when i have unusual sickness or symptoms. I won't see a doctor if am having headache, sleepless night and lots...

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Getting medical information off the internet

parvezjs @parvezjs (422) • India 24 Oct 08

Recently I read an article about how people nowadays are using this technology. The article said almost one third of the users use internet for getting medical information. Have you ever tried searching net for medical...

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intimate36 @intimate36 (1415) • Pakistan 25 Jul 08

do you go to a doctor, or start self medication... or first try home remedies, when you are not well? Here, in sub continent... self medication is so common ... And I think it is risky... your opinion?

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do you self medicate?

Hazel Funcion @Zelmarq (12607) • Cebu City, Philippines 18 Jul 08

Im not feeling well right now, with all the running nose, the disturbing cough and the fever that comes every afternoon, I cant help but buy the usual medicine that I drink whenever I have this situation. maybe its the rainy...

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do self medicate or consult your doctor before taking anything?

Hazel Funcion @Zelmarq (12607) • Cebu City, Philippines 18 Jun 07

I play doctor to myself, I often buy medicines and stock them at home and when I feel a little head ache soemtimes i immediately drinkit to take away the pain that I am feeling. When im in the mood I try water therapy first and...

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Do you self medicate?

mari_skye @mari_skye (1637) • Philippines 15 Jun 07

Recently I had another bout with UTI. I hate it but it seems like I am very susceptible to this sickness. To me, this is caused mainly by lack of water intake. I wasn't able to drink my normal water intake during the weekend...

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Do you like going to the doctor for a check up?

Neriz69 @Neriz69 (1091) • Philippines 15 Jun 07

When my kids have fever and when they don't respond to medication in 24 hours I usually take them to the Emergency Room right away only to find out that it's just viral. The doctor would just tell me to give them plenty of fluids...

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Self Medication is better than visiting Quacks? Whats your opinion?

aliasad @aliasad (1567) • Pakistan 27 Mar 07

Sometimes we just try to have medicine by our own instead of visiting some doctor. Some people just visit quacks and get the medicines. There would be more reasons for not visiting the competent doctor, may be! What do you prefer...

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suryakiran85 @suryakiran85 (27) • India 1 Feb 07

i think self medication is not advisable..many drugs we use today have some serious side effects.. some do have addicting properties.. also there is less awareness regarding the usage of drugs.. antibiotics like tetracyclines...

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Self Medication?

fbb198 @fbb198 (1322) • India 1 Dec 06

do u take medicines for common ailments by yourself.

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