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Diagnose me / is it worth seeing a doctor?

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HaveANiceDayNow · 10/05/2015 12:23

Hi, just wondering if these symptoms would warrant a doctors visit or if it's a waste of time:

Cold all the time
Frequent colds, coldsores, mouth ulcers, headaches
Fatigue
Crying a lot

I wondered about anaemia - I have the spooned-out nail thingy too. Can I self diagnose for this and just buy some iron supplements?

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HaveANiceDayNow · 10/05/2015 13:05

hopeful bump

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Bunbaker · 10/05/2015 13:07

I think you need a blood test to get to the root of the problem. A visit to the GP would be a good idea.

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NorahDentressangle · 10/05/2015 13:13

I would buy a tonic to take, and try to get out for some sunshine (even through the clouds) and take gentle exercise.
Exercise improves my mood so try to get some.
You sound run down so could also speak to a doctor. But no harm in letting them see you are trying to do something yourself too.

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HaveANiceDayNow · 10/05/2015 13:19

Thank you. Spatone - is this the sort of tonic?

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tilbatilba · 10/05/2015 13:26

Def see your GP - you need to have a good test and have your thyroid function assessed.

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AttilaTheMeerkat · 10/05/2015 13:32

I would be seeing the GP in these particular circumstances.

I also thought of potential problems with the thyroid gland upon reading your symptoms.

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HaveANiceDayNow · 10/05/2015 13:44

It might sound like I am avoiding the GP but I am unlikely to be able to get an appointment outside of working hours and can't really take time off. Might a pharmacist be able to do tests?

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Bunbaker · 10/05/2015 14:36

No. You need to see a GP. Most surgeries these days are extending their hours so that full time workers can see their doctor. Perhaps you should consider booking half a day off work to see your GP.

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HaveANiceDayNow · 10/05/2015 14:39

Thank you. I will see what I can do. Thank you so much for your help.

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