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    Thumbs down Spent the night in the ER last night :(

    Not long after I made the "Tonsilitis" post that only one person responded to, I had my bf take me to the ER because I was in major pain and discomfort. Well, I get there and had a fever of 103!!! That's when I knew I was gonna have to get needles. And I HATE needles. I always faint or cry. I had to get 2- one for a blood test and one for an IV. I had to have 2 bags of fluid because I was so dehydrated. The one who posted to my other thread suggested strep throat, so they tested me for that along with a bunch of blood tests. Surprisingly, everything came out negative. I think a lot of my symptoms were from dehydration because I felt alot better after the IV fluids.

    The doctor said it's a "little virus" and he prescribed me Tylenol 3 for the headaches and throat aches. I should be good as new by tomorrow

    I hate hospitals.

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    Default Re: Spent the night in the ER last night :(

    I use to sometimes get frustrated when folks didn't reply much to my threads. Now I realize there probably wasn't anyone online that day that had anything to contribute to my situation. I have never had tonsilitis or been around anyone with it.

    I am sorry to hear that you had to go to the ER but glad to hear it's only a virus. I hope you feel better. As the doc always advices, get some rest and drink plenty of fluids.

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    you poor thing! I have had tonsilitis before and it is NOT fun. At least you are rehydrated and you can start getting better now.

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    Default Re: Spent the night in the ER last night :(

    ive only been in a hospital once but it scared the shit out of me and i refused to so much as look at my arm where the needle was. it stayed in the EXACT same spot and position the entire time i was there. that is not a fun feeling! at least your bf was with you.

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    Oh sweetie, I'm sorry, that sucks I've spent nights in the ER too, and they always suck.
    I believe you Dottie and you have my support

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    If you don't have any liver problems, try taking Tylenol around the clock. I always take two 500mg Tylenol tablets every 6 hours. It relieves the fever and help the headache and sore throat. I also use over-the counter throat sprays that have an active ingredient that ends in "-caine". I hate viral pharyngitis, I get it once a year when I get stressed at work. Try to drink plenty of fluids and get a lot of rest.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Adrenaline View Post
    If you don't have any liver problems, try taking Tylenol around the clock. I always take two 500mg Tylenol tablets every 6 hours. It relieves the fever and help the headache and sore throat. I also use over-the counter throat sprays that have an active ingredient that ends in "-caine". I hate viral pharyngitis, I get it once a year when I get stressed at work. Try to drink plenty of fluids and get a lot of rest.
    Well I've been taking the prescription Tylenol 3 he gave me and drinking Gatorade. I'm starting to feel better! And I'm using the Chloraseptic throat spray too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by LuckiCharm View Post
    Well I've been taking the prescription Tylenol 3 he gave me and drinking Gatorade. I'm starting to feel better! And I'm using the Chloraseptic throat spray too.
    Yeah, almost all sore throats are viral. Just needs to run its course. Best thing to do is treat the symptoms and help the immune system out by resting and keeping hydrated. Good that you're feeling better... you'll be 100% in a few days hopefully.

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    Sorry you had to go to the ER Lucki. Hospitals suck.

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    Am I the only person who LOVES the hospital? There's something so productive AND soothing there.

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    I spent my last ER visit hunched over in pain only to be told, "Ahhh, get over it." At the messed-up community hospital, no less.

    I think I like the UrgentCare centers better....

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    You poor girl. Fevers are no fun and neither are hospitals. Glad you got it taken care of and I hope you're feeling much better now.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ViolaStrings View Post
    Am I the only person who LOVES the hospital? There's something so productive AND soothing there.
    Productive? Soothing? I wanna go to your hospital!

    *hugs Lucki*


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    Quote Originally Posted by Lysondra View Post
    Productive? Soothing? I wanna go to your hospital!

    *hugs Lucki*

    Let me clarify, not to be there being sick. Like when my sister had a baby or I had my boobs done - I like hospitals.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ViolaStrings View Post
    Am I the only person who LOVES the hospital? There's something so productive AND soothing there.
    I think a lot of people love it considering that they'll run to the ER for any little thing.

    Seriously, a sore throat can wait until the next day when you can see your doctor for $60 rather than a $500 ER visit. But if you are ok paying that kind of price, go ahead and waste the time of ER doctors who could be tending to actual emergencies.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Andygirl View Post
    I think a lot of people love it considering that they'll run to the ER for any little thing.

    Seriously, a sore throat can wait until the next day when you can see your doctor for $60 rather than a $500 ER visit. But if you are ok paying that kind of price, go ahead and waste the time of ER doctors who could be tending to actual emergencies.
    Or....you go to the ER for that sore throat cuz you don't have ANY MONEY, and the dr. will charge you at the time of visit, as opposed to the ER which will bill you later...and you can throw the bills in the garbage.

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    Default Re: Spent the night in the ER last night :(

    Because ER doctors don't deserve to get paid, but office doctors do? Maybe because office doctors dump all the patients they don't want to take care of on the ER? You know, the type of patients that are drunk, abusive, drug abusers, or cheapskates who don't want to pay their bills.

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    Quote Originally Posted by boxingdoc View Post
    Because ER doctors don't deserve to get paid, but office doctors do? Maybe because office doctors dump all the patients they don't want to take care of on the ER? You know, the type of patients that are drunk, abusive, drug abusers, or cheapskates who don't want to pay their bills.
    Whoa.

    I didn't say I condone the behavior, I didn't say I do it, but I see a LOT of this. I should have added this guy to that post.

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    Default Re: Spent the night in the ER last night :(

    Sarcasm smiley would have made it much more clear. I rant because the attitude of "go to the ER because it is free" is far too prevalent. I understand and much more appreciate the attitude of "go to the ER because they will let you pay installments and reduced fees for financial hardship (and wipe out the bill all together if you are a true charity case)".

    LuckiCharm, glad you are feeling a bit better. Keep up the hydration anyway you can...gatorade, pedialyte, broth, popsicles, juice, herbal teas, water.

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    Oooo... I had strep throat when I lived in Los Angeles - no family and a 3 year old to take of on my own at CHRISTMAS. I was out of comission for over 3 weeks. I was soooo sick. I had to run to Toys R Us to get my daughter XMas presents on XMas eve and thought I was going to die. I kept putting it off until I felt better.

    Thank Gosh it was just a little virus and not this. I thought I was going to die.

    Nothing wrong with going to the ER if you need to. And if you were so dehydrated you needed an IV with 2 bags and you thought it was worth it then it was. Just make sure you pay the bill because it will look bad on your CR.

    I didnt see your previous post or I would have responded... sorry

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    i am so sorry .. i know how you feel .. i hate needles too!! and i end up in the hospitals a lot
    hope you feel better

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    Well, severe dehydration is definitely not a "wait til tomorrow" type of thing. A sore throat, yeah...but not severe dehydration (coupled with a little virus).

    I'm glad you went to the ER. Rest up, drink your water (or pedialyte) and get well, soon!

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    Hope you feel better LuckiCharm.

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