Pleurisy.!!

[carcharodon]

Howdy guy's n gal's, i'm getting a little peed off at the mo (NO DIVING).
Over xmas/new year 07/08 i had the illness pleurisy,i took the medication prescribed to me (AMOXACILLIN AND 500MG COCODAMOL OF WITCH TAKE'IN FOUR OR MORE GETS KINDA FUNKY.......ANYWAY) I had two chest x-rays and an E,C,G for good measure to get the 'so called all clear'!!
The night England played Switz i had a pain attack ,since then i've had little pain, but sum. i don't want to go back to my local G.P, i feel that i need to ask for advice / help elswhere, if anyone can forwad any infomation to me so i can rid of this painful illness would be appreciated. thanks guys

[rs3100]

Originally Posted by carcharodon

i don't want to go back to my local G.P, i feel that i need to ask for advice / help elswhere, if anyone can forwad any infomation to me so i can rid of this painful illness would be appreciated. thanks guys

No offence but the best place to go for advice is your GP, they are the experts, plus they'll have all your personal history to be able to prescribe the best and most suitable treatment. I wouldn't trust a buffoon on the internet like myself for medical diagnoses or subsequent treatment.

[yellowduke]

Take two Brufen and wrap a tubigrip around yourself you'll be fine.

Alternatively go back to the doc and tell him you think you are having a relapse and get checked out properly. Otherwise you might take some really bone advice and find yourself with Pneumonia. Seek expert help.

Jim

[nigelH]

You had pains in your chest and didn't call for advice?
That's what my father in law did.
(Which was a pity, because I quite liked the guy).

If you don't want to call the out of hours doctor NHS Direct is an 0845 so it's local call charges. Darn it they're even on the web. They can usually tell you if it's: 'sleep it off and call back if it gets worse', 'see the doctor at your convenience', 'see the doctor tomorrow' or 'we are sending an ambulance'.

[dry suit diver]

what yellowduke and Nige said. Ok it might be a few more weeks till you can dive again but thats a whole lot better than the alternatives.


and just ibcase it wasn't clear and this is not codescending


call NHS direct NOW or if you really want to wait longer call your GP first thing in the morning

[frosty the snowman]

You had the apropriate treatment but obviously need to see your Dr again.

Chest pain should never be ignored. I can't advise you strongly enough to seek a medical opinion.

[Scubee]

For goodness sake. How silly can people be.

This is a diving forum,a nd whilst there may be one or two medical people here, we are not the ones to ask for advice about chest pains/pleurisy and other illnesses.

Everyone has said it, and I am sure that you know exactly what the sensible thing to do is but get off your arse and go see the doctor.

[Sixsquid]

Ok mate
You asked to be my valentine so .......................

Go to the doctors. I know, I know ........... but rest assured we will only think good of you. If you don't go I'll call Copperband and drive him mad. Then he'll drive you mad and make you go
I reckon the threat should be enough

Be well or you'll never get to dive with me

[copperband]

Daz mate, as pointed out (some politely, some less so) this isn't the place to ask about your condition. Get on the phone and make yourself an appointment with your GP pronto.

[Mary]

I speak as a qualified doctor and trainee GP,

GO BACK TO YOUR GP TOMORROW MORNING!