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Started by Tino_11 in Ski Chatter 27-Oct-2008 - 7 Replies

Tino_11 posted Oct-2008

Man that is one scary website.

I have had a headache since Saturday afternoon, I presume a migraine which I have had seven or eight of in my life. I have pain in my neck and just feel very sensitive to stimuli.

So following the NHS self help guide, I am now required to phone myself an ambulance :shock:

Please select an answer

Do you have a non-stop headache that came on very suddenly, is getting worse and is stopping you from doing anything? NoYes

Are you developing a new rash with any of the following:

tiny red or brownish pin prick marks that do not fade when you press a glass tumbler or finger against them, or pin prick marks that are changing into purple blotches or blisters?It can be difficult to see this type of rash on dark skin. Check the palms of the hands, soles of the feet and the roof of the mouth. No Yes

Do you have any of the following:

severe pain in your eyes when they are exposed to the light, a stiff neck that is painful when you bend your head forwards, or feeling mentally confused and sleepy? NoYes

Result:

Call 999 Seek emergency help immediately - ring 999 and ask for an ambulance Dial 999 and ask for an ambulance.

Please review your answers before calling.

Man, I was thinking about some Ibuprofen and go home early!!!

www The Only Way is Down http://towid.blogspot.com/

Admin
reply to 'NHS Direct' posted Oct-2008

If you're absolutely sure it's only a migraine, then give NHS Direct a call now and talk to someone - we've found them very helpful. Otherwise see your doc straight away.

The rash / tumbler is the classic meningitis test, so don't take any chances and don't delay.

The Admin Man

Ellistine
reply to 'NHS Direct' posted Oct-2008

I had a form of the dreaded 'M' word when I was young. Not nice. I can't remember what medicine I had to take but it's put me off pink blancmange for life.

I would speek to somebody about that one.

Tino_11
reply to 'NHS Direct' posted Oct-2008

Done that already, no rash!!! Phew.

I have also just taken my BP and I think that might be the cause. Too much burning the candle at both ends, would also explain the nosebleed I had when I was last snowboarding...which was actually quite amusing as it started as I hit max speed for a long flat section, so my choice stop sort it out and walk 800m in relatively fresh snow, or bleed all over my white jacket.

Poor jacket.

Think I will see the doctor later.

www The Only Way is Down http://towid.blogspot.com/

Tino_11
reply to 'NHS Direct' posted Oct-2008

Re-reading my original post, I apparently have to call 999 3 times and ask for 2 ambulances, now that seems a little OTT. No wonder the health service is in such a mess.

www The Only Way is Down http://towid.blogspot.com/

Bandit
reply to 'NHS Direct' posted Oct-2008

Tino, if you are getting Migraines, then it may be worth asking your folks in Spain to send you some Tonopan by post. I'm a migraine sufferer and I have found these, much more effective than the stuff available in the UK, (yes I know you're in Germany) Also they are much cheaper, a pack of 20 costs 1 Euro 50.
Hope you feel better soon.

RoseR
reply to 'NHS Direct' posted Oct-2008

tino_11 wrote:Done that already, no rash!!! Phew.

I have also just taken my BP and I think that might be the cause. Too much burning the candle at both ends, would also explain the nosebleed I had when I was last snowboarding...which was actually quite amusing as it started as I hit max speed for a long flat section, so my choice stop sort it out and walk 800m in relatively fresh snow, or bleed all over my white jacket.

Poor jacket.

Think I will see the doctor later.

Hi Tino if your blood pressure is high that can cause nose bleeds. But burning the candle at both ends and eyeing up 'The tidy barmaid' can raise the blood pressure. As for the migraine, dont go hours without eating as blood sugar levels drop and cause migraines. The newest form of medication you can buy over the counter is Imigran, used to be prescription only, but works a treat.
Myself and all of my staff and most of the customers at the moment seem to have a virus type thing, so that we have all had bad heads for about 3 weeks, just mild sore throats and coughs but a cold does not seem to come out.

I'm a laydee

Tino_11
reply to 'NHS Direct' posted Oct-2008

Thanks all for the advice and wishes, feeling a little better but still off my game. The symptoms you describe Rose sound about bang on, I have been coughing and have an irritated chest. The pain in my neck seems to get worse with exersion also, but has eased tonight.

The nosebleed I think was due to the excitment and over-zelousness of being back on the mountain, it was a jump in elevation and a 30°C drop in temp too, need to work on my fitness me thinks....where's that yoga instructor?

:lol:

www The Only Way is Down http://towid.blogspot.com/

Topic last updated on 27-October-2008 at 21:12