Hi, i've been very ill the past weel and a half, and i haven't been able to eat anything since Sunday, everything tastes disgusting and i find it difficult to swallow. I went to the doctors yesterday and she said i had a chest infection, but i havent bin coughing that much really. She prescribed me antibiotics. Today i'm extremely dizzy and my fingers feel tingly with pins and needles, and i still cant eat, i'm starting to get worried. Is this normal and how much longer without food can i go without starting to cause a problem? if anyone can help or just reassure me i'd be very grateful, thanks x
2007-02-17 06:54:22 · 7 answers · asked by sausagejockey 4 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
sorry, i feel very weak also, and my whole body feels very heavy, please say this isn't gonna last much longer!
2007-02-17 06:55:50 · update #1
take your antibiotic,s as prescribed......keep hydrated....drink plenty of water.......try to eat something.......how about a can of ensure.......taking vitamin,s?.....you need nourishment if your going to fight this bug..........you might have to force something down...between not eating & running a fever....your running on empty.......that,s why your dizzy............you can,t keep going without fuel......get some ensure......or a dietary supplement that,s similar......get plenty of rest,drink fluid,s,try to eat,& Im sure youll be back with us in no time....best of luck.
2007-02-17 07:17:52 · answer #1 · answered by slipstream 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could the aftermath of your illness. You don’t have to get worried about it. It could be because there is not enough blood circulation due to perhaps disuse atrophy or perhaps due to the fact that part of your body was at rest for two or three hours. You can find good home remedies for this. I did find some at http://ailments.in/peripheralneuropathy.html
2007-02-18 07:15:18 · answer #2 · answered by Karunya 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TAKE VITAMIN B12. a deficiency in B12 will lead to numbness in the extremities and is usually given to vegetarians. Because you haven't been eating lately this might be why you would be deficient. Not taking this seriously could lead to long term health effects. it is important that you supplement this in your diet.
2007-02-18 11:01:16 · answer #3 · answered by dana_kistemaker 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it'd be best to call your doctor immediately and tell her about the symptoms. You might be having a reaction to the medicine, and she can probably give you something else. good luck, I hope you feel better soon.
2007-02-17 15:03:39 · answer #4 · answered by Catalina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would definately take another trip to the doc, and if possible see a different one if you get the same result, sounds as if you are having an awful time of it..hope you feel better soon
2007-02-17 15:05:32 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anti-biotics take a couple of days to work but if you still feel bad after three days go back to your M.O.
2007-02-17 15:03:05 · answer #6 · answered by grumpyoldman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i get that when im sleeping and i wake up, its really annoying. go to your gp, could be something majorly wrong.
2007-02-21 14:42:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋