When is it appropriate to see the GP

[ChickensAndChops]

My wife has flu/covid/other viruses are available

She has been ill in bed since Friday and is no better. She has only left bed to go to the toilet and has probably only drunk about 500ml of water since then. No food.

Says she feels sick but hasn't been sick, has headache, aches, pain and fatigue. We don't have any covid tests and seems silly to get one now at this stage. I really want her to go to the GP tomorrow once it's open as she is hardly ever ill like this (probably the 2nd or 3rd time in 26 years together). She doesn't want to waste anyone's time but I think that she needs to be checked over.

She has now agreed I can call the GP surgery in the morning who will triage and see if she needs an appointment but is this enough?

YABU leave her be she is fine without intervention
YANBU call the GP in the morning

Just wanted to say I am glad your wife is feeling better now 😊

I'm always a bit hesitant about 111. They are good in some circumstances- particulary with children- but they told my partner he was feeling sorry for himself and to go get some paracetamol- he ended up in hospital for a week with food poisioning and was severely dehydrated- if I hadn't been with him and he'd listened to that advice i'm not sure how much worse things would have got.

I'd just say always listen to your gut, but I think your gut was right in telling you she was ok this time.

I've been on mumsnet for years - those that doubt me are welcome to report me. I found mumsnet a number of years ago via google when i was looking for advice regarding one of the grandchildren. We're the type to self medicate i.e supplements and Paracetamol as needed - we have a fantastic family doctor who is near to retirement now but has always been very accommodating hence not needing 111. I appreciate all the lovely responses and the time people have taken to comment. My wife is now on the sofa, managing a couple of bits of toast the last 2 days and generally getter better. Thank you all.

Fingers crossed she's on the mend!