When is it it time to see a dr?

[Doing my best]

I know the answer with my kids, with the same symptoms, they would've been taken to the dr days ago, but is is the same for me?

I have had a cold for a week, and whenever the Panadol wears off, I am getting fevers (hot to touch, but needing the doona on). I am coughing so much it is is making me sick, and I want to cry every time I swallow cause my throat hurts so much.

So with the fevers, is it still viral that going to the dr is useless, or should I go and get it checked out?

[krysalyss]

Go get checked. Fevers can also be infection. You could have a secondary infection or the like. Definitely go!

[raffy]

:yeahthat:

[~me~]

Definitely time for a GP. Your throat could have an infection and need AB's.
They would listen to your chest, as your cough could also get to your lungs causing and infection. My DH had a cough, it was really bad, so bad he actually tore a lung muscle. The GP put him on Prescription strength Cough Medicine as he said all the over the counters ones are not effective.
Hope you feel better soon

[Doing my best]

Thank you.. I have an appointment in an hr. I managed to convince DH to stay home from work this arvo too. Don't think I could do dinner, bath and bed on my own

[shellbell3]

Howd you go? Spunds like what Ive just had with tonsilitis.

[Lisa]

I always give myself 2-3 days before seeing a Dr. If there is no noticeable improvement in that time then I head off to the Dr, unless of course things get much worse in that time then I would go earlier.
I hope whatever you have goes away real soon