Need help

[MIZZJ92509]

I've had several different things happen to me this week, all of which are new to me.
The first night I couldn't sleep because of severe body aches (I assumed it was due to the cold weather) and so I had body ache OTC medications with PM stuff to help me sleep.  Well the following morning I felt horrible, I had a bad case of nausea, constipation, headache, body aches, and irregular heart palpitations (I literally felt it was necessary to call my family for one last goodbye).  I had to go home in the early afternoon and didnt wake up till the following morning.  That following day I experienced bad cramping in my stomach and more nausea, along with that I had lost my appettite, and still my headache was present.  Today Im experiencing strong pressure on my temples, blurry vision, dizziness, and a strained feeling on my eyes....I feel horrible.  Can someone tell me if I've had some sort of bad reaction to these pills or should I really see a doctor?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,

Many possibilities are there for your symptoms.The prime one which needs to be ruled out is gastroenteritis. Gastroenteritis is an irritation and infection of the digestive tract. It can often cause sudden and sometimes violent upsets and may be confused with spastic colitis.

Other possibilities are diabetes,cyclic vomiting syndrome,liver pathologies,ETEC infection and mesenteric adenitis.In my opinion,consulting a physician will be the best because without examination,I cannot confirm a diagnosis.

Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional queries.Kind regards.

[Encephalomalcia]

Do you have a fever?  Sound like influenza.