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Flute56 · 24/09/2024 01:37

Ive got a nasty viral infection
I saw a gptonight at the hub as mysurgery was full. All thegp said was take antibiotics. He said i have a temperature and swollen glands. I told him i had nausea and aching joints. Hedid not suggest pai killers for the joints or anti nausea
I came home and my joi ts were so bad i could not sleep so i took some painkillers and the aching noints have gone and i can sleep. I dont understanf whd why he didnt suggest this. Why should i stay in pain. He also said my weight loss was due to my infection but if istill have weight loss after im better then it is serious. I dont think that comment was helpful

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CherryValley5 · 24/09/2024 01:59

Why have you been given antibiotics if it is viral? Did the GP specifically say this or are you assuming?

As for the pain relief, I don’t think that most adults need to be told to take some simple paracetamol/ibuprofen when ill or in pain. You just naturally do it. Anti-nausea medication can be easily bought over the counter at the pharmacy.