ruthiebusybee
Full Member
Hey all
Am feeling totally fed up. Came down with a sore throat about 3 weeks ago, didn't go away or turn into a cold, and noticed there were white spots all over the back of my throat, so went and saw a Pharmacist at the chemist, who recommended I see a Dr as he thought I needed antibiotics.
I wasn't keen to, as have only recently switched pills and didn't want to have another month of being extra carerful due to the antibiotics, but anyway, went and saw a Dr at a walk-in centre.
I really felt like I was treated as a timewaster, he made some degrading comment about the pharmacist and said "classic virus symptoms, blisters all over the throat, on your way". Or words to that effect.
I thought I was pretty much over it, but had a small relapse last week, which went within a day or so, and I have been fine until yesterday. My throat is so sore again and covered in the blisters and it's so sore to swallow again.
I don't want to waste the Dr's time if it's just a virus thing and I need to man-up and get on with it.
Have been using paracetamol, throat spray and lozenges. So much so they're upsetting my stomach and blood sugar!!
It's all making me feel a bit poo, and have gained about 1/2 stone over the last 3 weeks, as eating softer comfort food. Had faggots, mash and thick gravy last night. It was amazing, but I'm under no illusion what that will do for my weight.
Am feeling totally fed up. Came down with a sore throat about 3 weeks ago, didn't go away or turn into a cold, and noticed there were white spots all over the back of my throat, so went and saw a Pharmacist at the chemist, who recommended I see a Dr as he thought I needed antibiotics.
I wasn't keen to, as have only recently switched pills and didn't want to have another month of being extra carerful due to the antibiotics, but anyway, went and saw a Dr at a walk-in centre.
I really felt like I was treated as a timewaster, he made some degrading comment about the pharmacist and said "classic virus symptoms, blisters all over the throat, on your way". Or words to that effect.
I thought I was pretty much over it, but had a small relapse last week, which went within a day or so, and I have been fine until yesterday. My throat is so sore again and covered in the blisters and it's so sore to swallow again.
I don't want to waste the Dr's time if it's just a virus thing and I need to man-up and get on with it.
Have been using paracetamol, throat spray and lozenges. So much so they're upsetting my stomach and blood sugar!!
It's all making me feel a bit poo, and have gained about 1/2 stone over the last 3 weeks, as eating softer comfort food. Had faggots, mash and thick gravy last night. It was amazing, but I'm under no illusion what that will do for my weight.
