What do you when you feel sick?

@jsae29 (1120)
Philippines
March 20, 2012 11:17pm CST
I've been feeling sick lately. Headache, neck pain and dizziness are usually my complain. I usually take pain killers and anti-vertigo meds. I self-medicate most of the time. But my friends told me that it is necessary for me to see a doctor. Should I see a doctor?
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@WakeUpKitty (8694)
• Netherlands
21 Mar 12
I have no choice I go on working. I try to ignore it as much as possible since feeling sick won't make me feel any better and nobody loves to be around with a sick and complaining person. Also this won't make me feel better so it's a waste of good energy. If I am in pain I take painkiller, if I feel really tired out I see to get some extra sleep. Your dizzyness can be a lack of iron in your blood, so changing your food habits might help. I don't know what kind of painkillers you take but you should know that pain is there for a reason. Plus all kind of medication can have side effects as well. These side effects can be 10 times worser as what you like to cure. Also they can make it impossible for your body to keep the necessary minerals and vitamines in your body or out the food. Against pain also meditation can help, so be alone, in peace and hormoney.. for a good health you have to know yourself and be in harmony plus plenty of drinking (water) and good food and enough sleep.
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@chiyosan (30184)
• Philippines
21 Mar 12
When i am feeling sick, i would not take pain relievers, but if i feel having a fever, i would take paracetamol. If you think what you are feeling is not the normal sickness you used to have, i think it is best to have a doctor's opinion.
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@bostonphil (4459)
• United States
21 Mar 12
How long have you been feeling this way? If it is just a couple of days, I would not be too concerned. I would try having a massage. But if it longer than a few days and you are having no relief, then you should see doctor. Your problems could be something not serious or it could be something very serious. What are you taking?
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@Mashnn (4501)
21 Mar 12
With those symptoms, you definitely need to consult a doctor. I usually only medicate myself if I have something like headache but not associated with other symptoms, anything else, I prefer doctor consultation.
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@DeX0303 (50)
• Colombia
21 Mar 12
i just take a pill and then go to sleep. that's usually my medecine, resting an hour or two really suits me pretty well. If you've been sick for over a week, then you should see a doctor, cause that's just wrong, see ya
• Philippines
22 Mar 12
Go see a Doctor. Pain killers are just temporary.
@cher913 (25782)
• Canada
21 Mar 12
i think that if you have these symptoms for longer than a week, i think you should go to the doctors. i wouldn't leave it.
• Southend-On-Sea, England
21 Mar 12
I think if your symptoms have been going on for more than 2 or 3 days, it would be wise to see a doctor.
@maezee (41997)
• United States
21 Mar 12
You should probably see a doctor if it's not just a common head cold or allergies.I wouldn't put it off, just because with those symptoms you never really know. When I'm feeling sick, which thankfully isn't often, I try to get a lot of rest & drink a lot of water. Hope you feel better!
@wqdayang (137)
• China
21 Mar 12
You usually take pain killers and anti-vertigo meds,and you self-medicate most of the time,but is it work? I think it doesn't work,you had better to see a good doctor,and have an examination to get professional treatment,it's not good for your health.
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
21 Mar 12
If this is something that hasn't been going on for a long time, then I think that it is fine to self-medicate as that is something that I do when I'm not feeling well. However, if the symptoms that you are experiencing are symptoms that have been going on for a period of time, then I would think that you might need to see your doctor about it. The reason that I say that you might need to see your doctor is that these symptoms could be a sign of something more serious.
@webearn99 (1742)
• India
21 Mar 12
Stop playing with pain killers and anti-vertigo meds. These are very harmful if the condition they are supposed to treat is not there. Go to a good Doctor and have a prescription.
@chicgale (2982)
• Philippines
21 Mar 12
Yes, you better see a doctor and take some rest. Hope you feel better soon!
@entrerri (14)
• Bulgaria
21 Mar 12
As most people said,it is better to go to the doctor.But on top of that i would suggest you eat a lot-5 to 7 times a day,drinking a lot of water and rest.A walk outside should be good,but the organism is weakened and needs energy and rest.I hope you get better quickly.
@MoonGypsy (4606)
• United States
21 Mar 12
well, that may raise concern for me if i had no reasons to link those symptoms to. i would check with a doctor.
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
21 Mar 12
When it comes to vertigo it is best go see a doctor just because there could be so many causes for it. If it happens often, or recurs, which seems to be the case then you definitely need to go see someone. It could be an inner ear infection, it could be anything. I don't like doctors either and try to do what I can to take care of myself without using them. Still, with vertigo and dizzy problems I'd reccommend going to a specialist.