Diagnose Me

[Gamblor]

I'll only go to a doctor if this lasts longer than a couple of days.

Symptoms:

Certain parts of my body itch terribly - at times my hips, arms, calves, back, neck, in varying degrees of severity. All itchy spots are reddened, some have little bumps.

My glottis (the hanging thing at the back of your mouth) is swollen and it hurts to swallow food and liquid. I can feel how big it is in my throat. (comedians, don't bother)

I brought my fever down with about 12 bottles of water, but there was a fever yesterday.

Muscles are stiff. I'm not coughing but I have a sore throat.

For the time being I'm taking Tylenol Cold/Flu and vitamin C.

[Miggo]

Ok, I'll play. My guess is hives from an allergic reaction to something. Do we win something if we're right. /images/graemlins/smile.gif

[TheBlueMonster]

sounds like some sorta insect bite or an allergic reaction to something.

[Patrick del Poker Grande]

Ebola: it's not just for Africa any more.

[CORed]

Could be Chicken Pox, if you haven't had it.

[xadrez]

If you are indeed having an allergic reaction (ie:the irritated skin) go get some Claritin or, if you can get your hands on some Zyrtec even better.

[Warik]

http://www.wvah.com/programs/house/hughlaurie.jpg
"Do an MRI! If he dies, we'll know it was something else."

[Shajen]

viral infection

go to the damned doctor man.

edit: if only to make sure you aren't contagious.

[offTopic]

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Could be Chicken Pox, if you haven't had it.

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Sounds good, from what I remember.

[CrazyEyez]

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http://www.wvah.com/programs/house/hughlaurie.jpg
"Do an MRI! If he dies, we'll know it was something else."

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Nice. Awesome show.

[Bascule]

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Ok, I'll play. My guess is hives from an allergic reaction to something. Do we win something if we're right. /images/graemlins/smile.gif

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I second this diagnosis. Are the spots symmetrical on the left & right sides of your body?

[LALDAAS]

ohh some bad shell fish?

[awval999]

Go get an oral antihistamine like diphenhydramine (Benadryl) and use a topical antihistamine like hydrocortisone. This will help with the itching.

Definetly go see a doctor.

[diebitter]

Hives most likely, but shingles (brrrrr!) a small possibility.

avian flu; stop [censored] birds

[2planka]

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Certain parts of my body itch terribly - at times my hips, arms, calves, back, neck, in varying degrees of severity. All itchy spots are reddened, some have little bumps.


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Consistent with an allergic reaction.

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My glottis (the hanging thing at the back of your mouth) is swollen and it hurts to swallow food and liquid. I can feel how big it is in my throat. (comedians, don't bother)


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That's your uvula, by the way. Given the other symptoms, this is also consistent with an acute allergic reaction.

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I brought my fever down with about 12 bottles of water, but there was a fever yesterday.

Muscles are stiff. I'm not coughing but I have a sore throat.

For the time being I'm taking Tylenol Cold/Flu and vitamin C.

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Fever and muscle stiffness are also symptoms of an acute allergic reaction. I'm guessing you have chills, too.

Get to the ER if you have trouble breathing (tightness in your chest or throat) or if your fingers/toes start turning blue.

Try Benadryl to treat your current symptoms.

That'll be $485. I don't accept BC/BS.

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http://www.wvah.com/programs/house/hughlaurie.jpg
"Do an MRI! If he dies, we'll know it was something else."

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Nice. Awesome show.

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Fox absolutely shocked me with this one, amazing damn show, great writing. 10/10

yeah, thats an acute allergic reaction... I didnt know I was allergic to wasps... I had the same thing.

[kipin]

I can't believe no one has said something sarcastic like.

"You're jewish."

/hopes memory is not failing me.

[daryn]

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I can't believe no one has said something sarcastic like.

"You're jewish."

/hopes memory is not failing me.

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i was totally just going to say that.

uvula, by the way

[Gamblor]

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I can't believe no one has said something sarcastic like.

"You're jewish."

/hopes memory is not failing me.

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i was totally just going to say that.

uvula, by the way

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not glottis?

thx.

[Gamblor]

i had chicken pox when i was 10. infected the whole damn school. they had to airlift one kid out.

[CrazyEyez]

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not glottis?

thx.

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Glottis covers the opening to the esophagus/trachea when breathing/eating.
Edit: I'm wrong. Epiglottis covers the trachea during eating. Glottis is the opening between the vocal chords.

[Gamblor]

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Ok, I'll play. My guess is hives from an allergic reaction to something. Do we win something if we're right. /images/graemlins/smile.gif

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I second this diagnosis. Are the spots symmetrical on the left & right sides of your body?

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Around the waist they are, but not elsewhere. itchiness on left shoulder, right forearm, right hand, left ankle, right behind the knee also.

[Benal]

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But they'll probably tell you to go spend 6 hours at the ER.

[Gamblor]

Supposing I were to just keep drinking water and taking OTC medication.

Assuming this is just a flu or something small, would this eventually go away, albeit slower and more painfully than with prescription?

Again, assuming it is a minor illness, what are the repercussions? Will it come back again in a month as pneumonia or something?

I am going to the doctor Wednesday

[chesspain]

You're sick.

[pokerdirty]

i'm pretty sure you have AIDS

[Gamblor]

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i'm pretty sure you have AIDS

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Good one.

Someone, quick, get this man an NBC special!

[InchoateHand]

Classic symptoms: spina bifida.

I am a doctor, and the best damn diagnostician I know. Treat yourself accordingly.

[grabdemankles]

exposure to anthrax.

[Gamblor]

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exposure to anthrax.

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Who let all these crickets in here?

[Gamblor]

According to the doctor, I have Scarlet Fever (http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic518.htm).

Good reads by some, terrible humour by the others.

Better luck next time.

[grabdemankles]

Sounds like a classic case of....

ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION

[rustyboy]

Did they make you burn all your stuff like in that rabbit kiddie book?

[Gamblor]

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Sounds like a classic case of....

ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION

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slightly better. But none of the symptoms are in any way related to the penis. 4/10.

[CORed]

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According to the doctor, I have Scarlet Fever (http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic518.htm).

Good reads by some, terrible humour by the others.

Better luck next time.

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Good thing you got to the doctor. That's nothing to screw around with. Treatable with antibiotics, though.

[Cancuk]

[ QUOTE ]
I'll only go to a doctor if this lasts longer than a couple of days.

Symptoms:

Certain parts of my body itch terribly - at times my hips, arms, calves, back, neck, in varying degrees of severity. All itchy spots are reddened, some have little bumps.

My glottis (the hanging thing at the back of your mouth) is swollen and it hurts to swallow food and liquid. I can feel how big it is in my throat. (comedians, don't bother)

I brought my fever down with about 12 bottles of water, but there was a fever yesterday.

Muscles are stiff. I'm not coughing but I have a sore throat.

For the time being I'm taking Tylenol Cold/Flu and vitamin C.

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With these symptoms, I don't see any reason to go to a doctor. I would say at worst it's some strange African virus that you caught after eating that funky curry last friday.

[Skipbidder]

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Hives most likely, but shingles (brrrrr!) a small possibility.

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Distribution is wrong for shingles.

[Skipbidder]

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According to the doctor, I have Scarlet Fever (http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic518.htm)

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You forgot to tell us you're 12 years old.