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No appt with GP, after hours doesn't open until 6pm, not serious enough for A&E

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Gaelach · 06/02/2017 08:27

I have a dilemma. Serious ear infection, possibly throat infection too, and will likely develop into a sinus infection (has happened before). My GP surgery has no appointments today or tomorrow, walk in hours aren't until Wednesday. It isn't serious enough for a trip to A&E. The out hours clinic doesn't open until 6pm. How do I get an antibiotic without waiting until Wednesday?

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Gaelach · 06/02/2017 22:48

Went to OOH, got an antibiotic. Hoping another day off work will help!

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Gaelach · 06/02/2017 22:49

What are methylated crystals? They sound magical

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DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen · 06/02/2017 23:56

Aren't they like Vicks but in crystal form and you added water and steam? How would they help an ear infection?

sunnyhills · 07/02/2017 08:03

Maybe relieve pressure ? Dilate the ear channels ? Just soothing like a hot water bottle ?

Smoking thank you very much for that link - I'm going to bookmark for the future .V handy to have as a standby for routine stuff and doesn't look at all expensive .
www.pushdoctor.co.uk/?gclid=Cj0KEQiA2uDEBRDxurOO77Cp-7kBEiQAOUgKV10D76Ng7BjMoy8Gne8QW7xJq6EZ24DtCsQwo95u_wUaAgES8P8HAQ

Gaelach · 10/02/2017 13:15

Illness update! Antibiotics from OOH have helped. Was off Mon-Wed. Back to work on Thurs (work in a school) and as of last night, I now have laryngitis... Yay! No voice whatsoever Sad

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