Knocked Down

@ZedSmart (19839)
Philippines
October 29, 2019 12:28am CST
At first I thought it was just an ordinary cough. So I took cough medicine and cetirizine and drink plenty of water. But on Sunday I felt pain all over my body and it’s difficult for me to move so I took another OTC medicine for pain. I suspected it was flu. I noticed though that the medicines did little effect on me and at night I experience headache and palpitating pain in my nape so I change clothes and packed up some to go to the hospital although I was not able to proceed. Instead, I just schedule an early appointment of my doctor for check-up. I still feel weak but it’s now manageable and I think the medicines prescribed are also working right. Another earthquake happened in the areas of Mindanao again.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502208)
• Italy
29 Oct 19
What did the doctor tell you? Is it flu? I never take medications without asking to my doctor first.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502208)
• Italy
30 Oct 19
@ZedSmart We do not have "over the counter" medicines in our country, even for simple cough medicine you need to ask to your pharmacist.
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@ZedSmart (19839)
• Philippines
30 Oct 19
@LadyDuck I think that's it. OTC meds can be bought at the pharmacy even without prescription from the doctor because it's allowed by the pharmacist. You can always ask the pharmacist if you're not sure as to what meds you are buying say if for cough and for what kind like antitusive, mucolytic, expectorant etc. and they will suggest the right medicine for you. If you are sure that you need a mucolytic and you have a preferred brand, they will allow you to buy even if you do not have doctor's prescription but they will always remind you to see a doctor if symptoms persist.
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@ZedSmart (19839)
• Philippines
29 Oct 19
Yes, Ms. Anna. It's Sunday and doctors are not available in their clinics but of course I can go direct to the emergency in hospitals for possible admission. I only drink the available over the counter medicines for pain and cough that no need prescription but I think I really need an antibacterial medicines and I can't buy to the pharmacy without prescriptions that's why I sought for early doctor's appointment. I'm now feeling better and hopefully well the soonest.
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Arya
@yoalldudes (35030)
• Philippines
29 Oct 19
Is it not dengue? What was the diagnosis?
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Arya
@yoalldudes (35030)
• Philippines
1 Nov 19
@ZedSmart Better safe than sorry and yes, it's life . Hope you're okay now.
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@ZedSmart (19839)
• Philippines
29 Oct 19
Thankfully It's not. It's flu. We really can't predict how our body handles any health problems even if we are careful about it. Oftentimes, we just refer symptoms as simple they are but rather complicating. There can be times that we're able to heal with the help of OTC medicines, and on the other hand wouldn't and need the help of the expert. Well, this is life.
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@ZedSmart (19839)
• Philippines
1 Nov 19
@yoalldudes Thank God I'm Ok now.
rsa101
@rsa101 (40952)
• Philippines
29 Oct 19
Are you from Mindanao too? It is difficult to have a fever and Earthquake together it just would be difficult for you to move around feeling weak with fever. Hope you will be okay in the coming days.
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@ZedSmart (19839)
• Philippines
29 Oct 19
I think the medicines are now working well. I'm feeling better and hopefully to full recovery the soonest. The idea of keeping myself at bed makes me feel more sick.
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rsa101
@rsa101 (40952)
• Philippines
29 Oct 19
@ZedSmart Yeah if you are not comfortable lying down then do not force yourself to it. I hope that the quakes doesn't bother you and your family there.
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@ZedSmart (19839)
• Philippines
29 Oct 19
@rsa101 Thanks. We're OK here. Only minor tremors are felt but I feel sad to those who are badly affected.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
29 Oct 19
I hope you are not having dengue fever. I think it is a good idea to see a doctor.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
2 Nov 19
@ZedSmart I hope you are recuperating now.
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@ZedSmart (19839)
• Philippines
29 Oct 19
I hope it's not that serious. The doctor prescribed me with medicines and I was advised to watch out with other symptoms and come back just in case there is unusual.
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hereandthere
@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
30 Oct 19
the vegetable seller who drops by everyday said he was in bed with the flu for 3 days. i felt sorry for him because you can clearly see the weigh loss and he looked older. i hope you're better now.
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hereandthere
@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
31 Oct 19
@ZedSmart i'm always hungry when i'm on antibiotics
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@ZedSmart (19839)
• Philippines
30 Oct 19
It's really like a punishment. Just now, I feel better compared to the past few days. Although, the medicines are doing their assignments, it makes me hungry from time to time so I need to eat.
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Jessica
@JESSY3236 (22247)
• United States
29 Oct 19
I wasn't feel good yesterday. I felt nauseated and hot. My back was hurting too. I feel better today.
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@ZedSmart (19839)
• Philippines
30 Oct 19
Hopefully there's nothing serious. It's good to hear that it just went away.
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Alex Socorro
@Alexandoy (65302)
• Cainta, Philippines
29 Oct 19
That may be flu.
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@ZedSmart (19839)
• Philippines
29 Oct 19
Yes as the doctor said. I experienced several times like this but it respond to OTC medicines right away. Now, it made a trip to the doctor to get the right medicines because it's worst compared to the previous.
Thelma
@thelme55 (79311)
• Germany
29 Oct 19
I hope you will feel better soon. Yes, I have heard about the earthquake in Mindanao. Are you from Mindanao?
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@ZedSmart (19839)
• Philippines
30 Oct 19
Thanks Ms. T. Yes, the same areas affected when it happened the past two weeks I guess.
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