what is wrong with me.... please advise?

Question

i have a really bad stiff neck an awul headache and i am so hot but shivering. I also feel really sick, i have phoned the dr but can get an appointment for today. any advise welcome, thanks in advance

Answer 1

Flu maybe.

Answer 2

If you're in the U.K., ring NHS DIRECT on 08454647 to speak to a nurse. If you are still worried, get someone to take you to the Casualty department of your local hospital. Or get a taxi.


You probably have influenza.
Being on your computer won't help with a stiff neck and headache.

Answer 3

there are two options, it might be the flu. or, if you have been in close contact with someone lately it might be meningitis:

How meningitis is spread

Organisms that cause meningitis can be passed from one person to another or passed from rodents and insects to people. However, exposure to an organism that causes meningitis does not mean you will get the infection.

Organisms can be passed from one person to another:

During birth. A mother can pass organisms that cause meningitis to her baby even if the mother does not have symptoms. Delivering a baby by cesarean section rather than through the birth canal does not always protect the baby from getting the infection. Organisms such as enteroviruses, group B streptococci, and Escherichia (E.) coli can be transmitted this way.
Through stool. The enteroviruses and some bacteria (for example, Listeria monocytogenes and E. coli) can be transmitted in this manner. More children than adults get meningitis this way.
Through coughing and sneezing. Infected people can pass certain bacteria that are normally found in their noses and throats (such as Streptococcus pneumoniae and Neisseria meningitidis) through saliva or mucus.
Through kissing, sexual contact, or contact with infected blood. The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) also can cause meningitis and can be passed from an infected person to another person through blood or sexual contact, but not through kissing.
Some organisms that cause meningitis with encephalitis can be passed to people from rodents and insects. The most common of these are arboviruses (including the St. Louis encephalitis and West Nile viruses) and lymphocytic choriomeningitis, which is transmitted through dust and food contaminated by the urine of infected mice, hamsters, and rats.

The most common symptoms of either form of meningitis include:

Fever.
Severe and persistent headache.
Stiff and painful neck, especially when trying to touch the chin to the chest.
Vomiting.
Confusion and decreased level of consciousness.
Seizures.
Other symptoms of meningitis include:

Sluggishness, muscle aches and weakness, and strange feelings (such as tingling) or weakness throughout the body.
Eye sensitivity and eye pain from bright lights.
Skin rash.
Dizzy spells.

Viral meningitis is more common in the late summer and early fall. It usually does not cause serious illness. However, it is important to see your health professional if symptoms of meningitis develop so that he or she can rule out bacterial meningitis, which is more serious. With mild cases of viral meningitis you may need only home treatment and can recover within 2 weeks. However, some people may feel lightheaded and tired for several months after the illness.

Bacterial meningitis occurs most often from late winter to early spring. It usually causes serious illness and can be life-threatening. The symptoms of bacterial meningitis usually develop suddenly and last for 2 to 3 weeks. A person with bacterial meningitis is treated with antibiotics in a hospital.

But talk to your doctor and he should be able to tell you. hope u feel better

Answer 4

At our D.P.'s surgery, they have several nurses, including the Practice Nurse.
If you can't get an appointment with your GP you can often get one with the P.N. She will act as a triage nurse and if she thinks you need to see a doctor, will squeeze you in between patients.
Meanwhile - soluble aspirin (preferably after food) or a couple of paracetamol (don't have more than the dosage), plenty of water, go to bed and try to sleep.

Answer 5

You might just have the flu. Even though it is summer you can still get sick. Dont worry too much, watch some TV and try to get some sleep. Take a tylenol or advil and just wait to get the appointment

Answer 6

What Are The Symptoms Of Meningitis?
The symptoms of meningitis are similar for both bacterial and viral forms of the disease. Adults and older children typically experience:


Fever and chills

Headache

Vomiting

Stiff neck (patient may not be able to curl up in bed with nose to knees)

Irritability and drowsiness

Eyes that are sensitive to light

Delirium and confusion (uncommon)

Seizures (rare)

Coma (rare)

Answer 7

I am an alternative medicinal therapist and an ex nurse and i advise you to get to the A and E right now you may have meningitis, it may be nothing but a bad cold but can you afford to wait

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Answer 8

could be the flu take some pain killers and see how that works if no difference then go to the doctors and demand an appointment :o)

Answer 9

Go to the hospital, especially if you have a high fever.

Answer 10

Virus, sounds like you need to see your dr.

Answer 11

do you have a rash and an aversion to light,if so ask for a home visit