General Medical Question - Non Urgent - going out tonight, but not feeling too right...

falling tears · 09-10-2009, 10:01 AM

Im going out tonight clubbing and what not, The only problem is last night and this morning i feel like ive got a bit of a fever, going hot to cold, I also have chest pains and really blocked sinuses and basically flu type symptoms...

i was just wondering if there is anything you guys know of that can help, like medicines or creams... i dont know really, just something that might help unblock my sinuses and get my temperature down...

Sorry for posting again...

Thank you

Jen x

Bitter_Angel · 09-10-2009, 10:48 AM

Chemist sell decongestants that will help unblock your sinuses and regular paracetamol (dosage on the bottle) will help bring your temp back to normal.

falling tears · 09-10-2009, 11:16 AM

Thank you :)

Umfortunately i am allergic to paracetamol as I took a large od of them about a year ago, and am unable to take them anymore...

i hope your ok

88shelz · 09-10-2009, 12:52 PM

ring your doctor to get the best info on what you should take
make sure you are getting plenty of fuids

Animad · 09-10-2009, 02:03 PM

Ibuprofen, though it's not it's main useage, can reduce temperatures though not to the extent of paracetamol but it is one of the main uses of that type of drug and does help. So that may be something worth looking into taking them as said on the packet and making sure you can buy reading the leaflet that comes with them.

Also taking decongestants like KimB said but make sure on these that you buy one WITHOUT paracetamol in it as some contain that. I think there may also be a product out called "First Defence" which if I remember rightly is a nasal spray and this can reduce the severity of early onset 'flu symptoms and also help you to fight it off.

Really, you need to drink plenty, keep yourself warm and rested, try to eat quite light things, specifically with plenty of Vit C in to try and help fight the infection. If you're still planning on going out tonight (which potentially isn't the best idea if you're still feeling ill) don't drink as that can cause further problems with dehydration.

falling tears · 10-10-2009, 03:45 PM

Thanks for your advice, i brought some decongestion tableds and strpsils.