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sniche
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I've matched up every symptom for appendicitis. (when your appendix swells and explodes). I don't have health insurance and am trying to decide if I should wait it out and see if it settles or spend the $100 for an appointment, and then possibly a couple hundred more for surgery....

So what would NS do? 
Mar 20 2012 10:09AM
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clive_bixby
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my appendix exploded on me, i was rushed into surgery. you could die if it is appendicitis dude, and your appendix ruptured
Mar 20 2012 10:11AM
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clive_bixby
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god damn mobile, but seriously don't be a fucking idiot. would you rather be in debt 10k or dead? up to you man
Mar 20 2012 10:13AM
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PJS.
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By matched, what do you mean? You mean you did an internet search, and found a list of supposed symptoms, and they matched yours?

also, list your symptoms.
Mar 20 2012 10:13AM
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Mike-O
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Stay at home and you might just win a Darwin Award. Not a shoe-in, but you have a chance.
Mar 20 2012 10:16AM
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sniche
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Symptoms...

-Cramping like pain on lower abdomen.

-The pain hurts more if I have a deep breath or weird movments

-I had diarrhea this morning

-Fuck and now my fever is getting worse

Ya I think its time to call the hospital

Mar 20 2012 10:21AM
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sniche
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What were your symptoms?
Mar 20 2012 10:21AM
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PJS.
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yup. do it sooner rather than later.
Mar 20 2012 10:22AM
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Mike-O
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Is it strictly on the right side, and feels painful and hurtful to the touch?
Mar 20 2012 10:24AM
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sniche
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Strictly on the right side. It doesnt hurt to touch, just when I breath deeply or am moving awkwardly.
Mar 20 2012 10:31AM
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Barefootin_Fiend
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my appendix was minutes from bursting and believe me, you'll fucking know it. that was some of the most intense pain I've ever been in in my life and I've broken several bones, been shanked, etc.

shit's no joke, dude. i was literally keeled over in a fetal position and unable to move. i was rushed in to surgery. As mentioned, if it bursts, it can kill you so it's not something you want to neglect.

is your life worth a few hundred/thousand bucks?
Mar 20 2012 10:33AM
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1337
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move to canada ASAP
Mar 20 2012 10:36AM
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sniche
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Appointment set, 11:15 with Dr. Wallace at St. Croix Regional Hospital.....
Mar 20 2012 10:36AM
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WikiWiki
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dude get some medical ganja- apparently that cures everything
Mar 20 2012 10:37AM
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PopsicleStand
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threads for outcome.
Mar 20 2012 11:07AM
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Black.Bird
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Good decision! Appendices are serious, they run in my family but I've never had one. My great grandpa died when his ruptured.
Mar 20 2012 11:12AM
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corona
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go get health insurance right before you go.
Mar 20 2012 11:45AM
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*SNO*
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A girl at my school had appendicitis and nearly collapsed in the path between school buildings from the pain. She was rushed into surgery.
Just go get it sorted now man and worry about money later.
Mar 20 2012 11:59AM
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Spinoza
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Ohhhh Canada........
Mar 20 2012 12:07PM
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Kekambas.
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man, diarrhea sucks.  i could imagine appendicitis would be worse though

Good luck
Mar 20 2012 12:07PM
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act.resist
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definitely don't wait, how can you even stand the pain?
Mar 20 2012 12:11PM
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.AR6rider.
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Seems legit to me.
Mar 20 2012 12:12PM
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Spinoza
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..Our home and Native Land......
Mar 20 2012 12:15PM
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Trace.
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Rupturing organs are not something to play around with, even if it costs some money up front it's simply not worth it to have your appendix explode inside of you which will cost you a lot more money when you need an ambulance to rush you to the hospital for an emergency surgery. Good decision going to the doctor!
Mar 20 2012 12:21PM
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clive_bixby
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hard to detect an oncoming appendix explosion. you just have flu like symptoms.
Mar 20 2012 12:25PM
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The_Big_Tuna
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Sounds like a shitty situation. Let us know how much $ the surgery will be.
Mar 20 2012 12:55PM
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sniche
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Good news. The Blood test came back negative for  appendicitis, plus he said I would be in alot more pain if it was really inflamed. The doctor said the pain must be a strained muscle near my abdomen. Only ran me about $130.

Motrin, rest, and ganja should do it.


Mar 20 2012 2:30PM
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Crossfade
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my favourite line, here in Canada it's free eh.
Mar 20 2012 2:33PM
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Cotter
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True patriot love...
Mar 20 2012 2:33PM
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MFM
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IN ALL THY SONS COMMAND
Mar 20 2012 3:21PM
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mackcamp
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In today's economy, it actually could be a hard choice.
Mar 20 2012 3:23PM
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PopsicleStand
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i dont see how it could be.

I agree though that medical debt is infuriating and functionally serves to limit access to care if thats what you are trying to say.
Mar 20 2012 4:52PM
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.AR6rider.
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Yeah, because being dead is better than owing $10,000...

What the actual fuck are you talking about?
Mar 20 2012 4:53PM
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Ribss.
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I just had the same problem and swore it was appendicitis, went to the hospital, they checked and it turned out to be an ulcer from doing too much cocaine hahaha. But seriously I did the tests on webMd and I was literally keeled over in pain, just my two cents. Its up to you.
Mar 20 2012 4:54PM
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