I have had this for a little over two weeks following a toothache that resolved on its own but a few days later I developed a fever and now I have to take advil around the clock. I do not have insurance because I was involuntarily dropped when they found out I had Crohn's as a teenager. I am now deemed uninsurable by private insurance companies. Now I am trying really hard to let this run its course but when the fever spikes when I slightly miss my advil, then I get really forgetful and confused and my heart races. With the advil though, I manage fairly well except for minor stomach irritation (when you have 4 kid's including one with autism while in college full time, who has time to be sick? Right?) As of today, however I've developed a weird rash on my legs and severe fluid retention in my ankles to the point they feel like balloons. They don't really hurt though, just slightly uncomfortable. Also just a few hours ago I have noticed alot of tiny bruises all over my body even though with the advil I'm still coherent and able to write at this moment.
What's really scary though, is the fact my neighbors who visit often, at this moment are being treated for being MRSA carriers which they only just recently found out about it. They do not appear to be ill so this may be a long shot to believe this could make me sick.
The thing I'm wondering is this some simple virus that I can continue to get through at home or should I do something else.
I'm just really scared to go the e.r. because of all the fees, but i can't afford doctor bills, lab work, tests etc up front either.
However, I am also afraid that this may get overwhelmingly worse if I wait too long and then risk me not able to care for my children.
Frankly, I'm really scared at this point and so are my children even though I try extremely hard to pretend I'm alright.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Thank you
What's really scary though, is the fact my neighbors who visit often, at this moment are being treated for being MRSA carriers which they only just recently found out about it. They do not appear to be ill so this may be a long shot to believe this could make me sick.
The thing I'm wondering is this some simple virus that I can continue to get through at home or should I do something else.
I'm just really scared to go the e.r. because of all the fees, but i can't afford doctor bills, lab work, tests etc up front either.
However, I am also afraid that this may get overwhelmingly worse if I wait too long and then risk me not able to care for my children.
Frankly, I'm really scared at this point and so are my children even though I try extremely hard to pretend I'm alright.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Thank you