Number 6 Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 All you can really do is chill out and take paracetamol. Be certain you're in a cool environment and lots of water. You might be hungry (appetite) but do you have the strength and motivation to eat? Do you feel like your body was run over by a truck and someone took a bat to your head? Do you have high fever? High fever - use ice packs. Lots of water on hand. Do not shave as your platelet count is low you'll bleed forever if dengue. Hospital can't do <deleted>. Vomiting - possible but not in the 2x I'd had it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 I've never found paracetamol and ibuprofen any good, sometimes i wonder if they are just placebo sugar tablets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarky cat Posted August 21, 2019 Author Share Posted August 21, 2019 48 minutes ago, Stevemercer said: Well, I hope you feel better with all those symptoms and no diagnosis. It’s become the norm, hence why I question any sickness on here first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OP GUY Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 If you are positive for Dengue, you will be admitted for 4 to 6 days. Fever will be 104 for 4 days then Dengue shock that’s when some dieSent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 If you are positive for Dengue, you will be admitted for 4 to 6 days. Fever will be 104 for 4 days then Dengue shock that’s when some die Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa ConnectNot necessarily, my landlady got dengue and didn't stay in 1 day. I can see govt hospitals trying to get rid of you asap, a risk of under diagnosing the problem. Private hospital will be the reverse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OP GUY Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 I got dengue Jan 1 2016. Severe headaches. Eyes hurt fatigue. A lion air air hostess got. Dengue. 3 weeks ago. She was young. And died in 3 days . When I had it I was in pvt hospital your pallets will drop to dangerous levels your blood pressure will fall. Mine was 98 /. 72 when I was admitted. U r put in bed and u will not eat u will not move your bed sheets will be soaking wet. You will need I s. And when fever stops they checked my heart each 2 hours. Many. The heart stops. TSome vitals organs stop. Don’t be miss lead by 1 day dengue fever stories. 600 dead. In philippines in last month aloneSent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OP GUY Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 No brush teeth. Nothing. Any cut and you may not stop bleedingSent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OP GUY Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 My first night at midnight. I was with 4 nurses and a doctor checked me and checked my pressure 2 times and said to me words I will never forgetSent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OP GUY Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 He held my hand looked at my eyes and. Said. sir... I am afraid tonite when you sleep... you will never wake up !1111111111111Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 My first night at midnight. I was with 4 nurses and a doctor checked me and checked my pressure 2 times and said to me words I will never forgetSent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connectyou need a shower? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkk6060 Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Not trying to scare you but I would go get a full range of blood tests including all STD's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 No brush teeth. Nothing. Any cut and you may not stop bleedingSent from my iPad using Thaivisa ConnectHardly necessary when blood count was normal.OP it is likely the test they did was just a complete blood count. This will have ruled out complicated (hemorraghic) dengue but not ordinary dengue which is far more common. In addition there are other viral diseases similar to dengue like Chikungunya. These are usually self limiting as is uncomplicated dengue. But leave you feeling pretty wiped out.Sent from my SM-J701F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommysboy Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 2 hours ago, OP GUY said: He held my hand looked at my eyes and. Said. sir... I am afraid tonite when you sleep... you will never wake up !1111111111111 Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect One question : Did you wake up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevemercer Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 3 hours ago, clarky cat said: It’s become the norm, hence why I question any sickness on here first Yes, unless you are so sick you can't do normal day to day stuff a doctor probably can't help. What are they going to do? It's like going to the police after a burglary. What are they going to do? Everything you need is on the internet (somewhere). When I have some seemingly incurable minor ailment (like a stubborn fungal, viral or bacterial infection) I try to keep it at bay until I take my yearly visit to Australia. A few weeks out of the tropics and into a clean, dry, cool environment and these sort of ailments tend to disappear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suradit69 Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 On 8/20/2019 at 7:42 PM, mfd101 said: You have symptoms like that for a whole week and you still haven't been to see a doctor? I've never understood why anyone who is very unwell would think, "I know I'll seek a diagnosis and have treatment prescribed for me on a Thai Visa forum." Oh wait, I can think of one reason ... it's not the principle, it's the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohy Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Had it twice!! you feel like you have been run over by a bus its hot and cold sweats bed sheets soaking for first couple of days everything aches stay in cool room drink plenty doubtful you will want to eat, sleep /rest Misery last for about 4/6 days feel week for further 2/3 weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 I've never understood why anyone who is very unwell would think, "I know I'll seek a diagnosis and have treatment prescribed for me on a Thai Visa forum." Oh wait, I can think of one reason ... it's not the principle, it's the money. You need to go to the doctors armed with info what it could be. Who trusts doctors here? especially with all the expensive unnecessary meds they give you? BMs here may have experience of the symptoms.I always think its daft when people say don't ask on a forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 10 hours ago, OP GUY said: My first night at midnight. I was with 4 nurses and a doctor checked me and checked my pressure 2 times and said to me words I will never forget Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect can I rub that for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suradit69 Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 4 hours ago, scubascuba3 said: You need to go to the doctors armed with info what it could be. Who trusts doctors here? especially with all the expensive unnecessary meds they give you? BMs here may have experience of the symptoms. I always think its daft when people say don't ask on a forum Utter nonsense. Have been to see doctors here for problems both serious and trivial over the past twenty years. Aside from one dubious dermatologist all have been excellent. Have you read the posts in this thread, including your own? Most are incoherent, pointless speculation. Are you really going to tell a doctor that you need to be tested for sexually transmitted diseases because some doofus on Thai Visa said so? Why not just stand on the street asking random strangers what they think is wrong with you. You'll probably get some colorful responses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suradit69 Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 16 hours ago, Number 6 said: Do not shave as your platelet count is low you'll bleed forever if dengue. 16 hours ago, Number 6 said: All you can really do is chill out and take paracetamol. Yes, don't shave and take paracetamol. That's " all you can do Far better than seeing a doctor. The blind leading the blind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Utter nonsense. Have been to see doctors here for problems both serious and trivial over the past twenty years. Aside from one dubious dermatologist all have been excellent. Have you read the posts in this thread, including your own? Most are incoherent, pointless speculation. Are you really going to tell a doctor that you need to be tested for sexually transmitted diseases because some doofus on Thai Visa said so? Why not just stand on the street asking random strangers what they think is wrong with you. You'll probably get some colorful responses. More nonsense. I'm pretty sure BMs can filter through the advice given along with searching online to get an idea of the cause and then if necessary go see a doctor. Start a thread " examples of where doctors got it wrong" it will be very popular, I could add a few things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarky cat Posted August 22, 2019 Author Share Posted August 22, 2019 13 hours ago, Suradit69 said: I've never understood why anyone who is very unwell would think, "I know I'll seek a diagnosis and have treatment prescribed for me on a Thai Visa forum." Oh wait, I can think of one reason ... it's not the principle, it's the money. 180 baht for the consultation, blood test and medicine hardly expensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handymannz Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 https://newsletter.thaivisa.com/l/IyalBHyR3H851Prp1dBpGw/892763iZYOaZnPkPgnhzKAHMgw/Sv2iAo0XAhjJ6NunvfsmHw Read this link,It may help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisH Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 On 8/21/2019 at 1:44 PM, legend49 said: Seriously. There are 4 different families of mosquitoes who can be carriers. If strain A bites you, you get you have immunity for a year but only on strain A. It can last 10 to 14 days and has up to 10 different symptoms. This is why its nasty you get a new symptom every day, so as the fever leaves the chills come. or the horrible behind the eyes headache goes lower back pain becomes so bad. Never had the bleeding under the finger nails having hated two occasions of this fever. You can only rest drink lots of water and take paracetamol for the pain. There are two main vectors of dengue - Aedes aegypti and Ae. albopictus (not four families of mosquitoes). There are 4 serotypes of virus. Getting infected with one serotype give immunity to that type. Getting infected after than with another type can result in complications such as dengue haemmorhagic fever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number 6 Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 8 hours ago, Suradit69 said: Yes, don't shave and take paracetamol. That's " all you can do Far better than seeing a doctor. The blind leading the blind. Twice I'd had it. Did the right thing and went to hospital. Put me in bed, gave me a drip, paracetamol and a Xanax at night. Four days later the bill. I think a doctor might have come in once. Of course he needs to see if this is hemmorhagic dengue. But it's just about rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxxper Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 As much as we all hate doctors , I would seek medical help ( of the non keyboard warrior variety) ASAP. Better to be safe than sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyf Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 On 8/21/2019 at 5:08 PM, clarky cat said: went to a government hospital, they did all the usual checks plus a blood test my blood pressure is the lowest i've ever seen it but still in the normal category they've told me all test results are fine and sent me home with paracetamol and ibuprofen If you had dengue there is very little can be done other than treat the symptoms. Problem is it affects people differently which causes a great deal of confusion. When I got it, it started went away and came back with a vengeance, a classic symptom. I went to a local clinic and had a platlet count, it was on the bottom end of the range so just sat it out. Confirmation came quite quickly with the red palms and thumping headaches, lasted about 10 days in total. My niece had it about a month before me, about 15 at the time and had been sent home from school camp. She was dehydrated so they took her in overnight on saline drip. Again her platlet count was at the bottom end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgenon Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 On 8/21/2019 at 4:09 AM, scubascuba3 said: I've never found paracetamol and ibuprofen any good, sometimes i wonder if they are just placebo sugar tablets Is paracetamol the same as Tylenol? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Is paracetamol the same as Tylenol?Yes, Tylenol just a brand name it seems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPMMUU Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 if you have fever in Thailand, DO NOT TAKE IBUPROFEN. there are alway a chance that your fever is cause by dengue. and if it is, ibuprofen could kill you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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