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Most of the 'remedies' advertised without a prescription are 'snake oil'
Go to a doctor.
Struggling in Spain
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Most of the 'remedies' advertised without a prescription are 'snake oil'
Go to a doctor.
Last year I had a UTI in Italy and managed to get an online consultation with an English speaking doctor on WhatsApp he prescribed an antibiotic which he sent a prescription on WhatsApp which I was able to get filled at a local pharmacy.
I believe they have an equivalent service in Spain .
Just type in search for online doctors all in it only cost about €55 including the antibiotics
Chasnam.
I believe they have an equivalent service in Spain .
Just type in search for online doctors all in it only cost about €55 including the antibiotics
Chasnam.
Mornin.
We are currently in Jávea, only 30 mins away. Would you like us to come over and give you a hand or help in any way, even if you just feel like a chat.
Let us know whereabouts you are and we'll be there.
We are currently in Jávea, only 30 mins away. Would you like us to come over and give you a hand or help in any way, even if you just feel like a chat.
Let us know whereabouts you are and we'll be there.
Typo, only 20 mins away, not 30.
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We live in Javea but unfortunately away house / pet sitting at the moment, I would recommend you visit Toni Marin he is excellent. 
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Please take up the support and help offered by ORPP2 and bobandjanie, your obviously too poorly to drive. The MHF our there so take up the offer, take care 
I went to a town health centre in Benicassim. It took five or ten minutes to be registered at reception and given a Valencia region health card. I then sat in the almost empty waiting area for no more than two minutes before being called in by a doctor who spoke very good English and examined me thoroughly. Even better than the good old days in England.
The consultation and prescription were free of charge due to the regional health card.
The consultation and prescription were free of charge due to the regional health card.
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Hi Guys, thanks for the offers of help etc its nice to know theres always a helping hand out there, it restores faith in society somewhat & I am humbled. Good news is I had a better night than the one before & think I have had the worst (fingers crossed) Feel a little better today & have sat in the sun for an hour or so.
Also had 2 lovely English couples park next to me and they kindly went into town & got me some soothers & lockets which seem to be taking the edge off & a jar of honey so I can take some with hot water & lemon.
Toni Martin was where I got the Vapour rub the other day & speaks great English (thanks for the tip)
Im going to stay here until I am feeling normal again which hopefully will be in a few days time.
Thanks again for all the kind offers & words of encouragement. MHF is indeed a fine community.
Also had 2 lovely English couples park next to me and they kindly went into town & got me some soothers & lockets which seem to be taking the edge off & a jar of honey so I can take some with hot water & lemon.
Toni Martin was where I got the Vapour rub the other day & speaks great English (thanks for the tip)
Im going to stay here until I am feeling normal again which hopefully will be in a few days time.
Thanks again for all the kind offers & words of encouragement. MHF is indeed a fine community.
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So glad you are feeling better! Keep us all posted please, as we are all invested in your trip now! 
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So glad you are feeling better! Keep us all posted please, as we are all invested in your trip now!
Yep… the best trips and threads always have a little bit of drama in them….
At least your in the warm sunshine and a much better place then being stuck indoors in the wet and cold…
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I when your feeling better enjoy yourself
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Too true they nicked my gallbladder in Germany.
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Glad you are feeling better and found help.
I’m over next week if your in a bad way
I’m over next week if your in a bad way
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I would advise refering to a doctor or pharmacist first, but if you are chesty try this, https://www.pharma-gdd.com/fr/fluimucil-expectorant-600-mg-10-sachets. Sorry the link is in french, but I am sure you can get it in Spanish pharmacys as I bought some in Tenerife a couple of weeks ago. It won't get rid of your cold but will help you to clear your lungs a bit.
Hope you get some help soon.
Dave
Ps I just remembered, there are two versions available, one has paracetomol and one doesn't
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Can you give us an update as to your wellbeing please?
Try using Manuka honey and squeezed lemon juice, sit still and read a book to keep your mind occupied. Drink plenty of water also buy a lucazade sports to bring up your electrolytes. Email your doctor to discuss which pain relief medication you can take with your regular prescription.
Best of luck
I’m sorry to hear it. I’m 68 and when I get colds / flu I get them badly. I find if I can keep warm and sleep most of the time then paracetamol keeps me tolerably comfy. Need something compelling to read or watch. Eat simple stuff like beans on toast and fruit, drink loads of weak tea. Accept its going to take 2 weeks to feel better, look on it as a time to read rather than travel. If I get a persistent temperature I need antibiotics so have to find a doctor. But that’s rare. All the best.
I would recommend Frenadol, you can get it in tablet or powder form, it’s the Spanish equivalent of lemsips, you can get different sorts but the Forte might be the best, if you get a good pharmacy they will speak English and will recommend something for you, Pharmacists are similar to UK GP’s
Today your gallbladder. Tomorow…………….Too true they nicked my gallbladder in Germany.
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So? Were you hoping to flog it on EBay then?Too true they nicked my gallbladder in Germany.
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This reminds me that on my recent trawls of spanish hospitals & reading the adverts/info on the "next patient screens" that an eu wide system has been put in place whereby if you are spanish
( insert any country in eu ) & fall ill in Italy(insert any eu country) on attendance at a drs they can bring up your home country health records?
You omitted to mention that the insurance paid you handsomelyToo true they nicked my gallbladder in Germany.
which is what I always use but it now appears that it is the subject of an investigation for being carcinogenic?
I like peppermint and liquorice tea. Or lemon & honey in hot water. Let the hot steam go up your nose.
Hot toddy (whisky) good for a cold; brandy good for a tickly cough.
My wife took Frenadol on a friend’s recommendation a few years ago when she had a bad cold in Spain. It made her feel very ill. We showed the packaging to the retired German pharmacist on the pitch behind and she said the ingredients were very strong and probably unsuitable for my cold. Threw the rest away and reverted to honey/lemon and hot water.
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Pharmacists are completely different to UK GPs, that is insulting to say the least.
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You mention underlying health conditions, the suggestions of medications and course of actions from members are all well meant. However, as a medical doctor I strongly suggest you get yourself to a Doctor and have yourself checked out. Only then will you get the appropriate treatment based on a clinical diagnosis. You are on your own so need to be extra careful about your health. Please go and see a Doctor as soon as possible.
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hi i had a place in spain and found the chemist very helpful they can do over counter but if you need a doctor they will tell you one the work with locally they charge 50 euros to see them but can give you a prescription go and get some help and carry on in spain good luck
Pharmacy staff in Spain are tightening up on over the counter handouts....
I used to be able to Blag just about anything...but less so now..
Whilst during lasts weeks 4 day bike ride, one of my eyes became irritated....could be dust or allergy....I visited 2 pharmacies and both said go to health centre and see a Doctor...of course these centres would get me to see a Doctor very quickly....we are on the Spanish health system....
So off to third pharmacy....and Blagged at a more advanced level.....I got some drops, these cured the problem....
So beware....not all Pharmacies operate at the same service level....as soon as they see something they don't like...it's off to the Doctor.....
I used to be able to Blag just about anything...but less so now..
Whilst during lasts weeks 4 day bike ride, one of my eyes became irritated....could be dust or allergy....I visited 2 pharmacies and both said go to health centre and see a Doctor...of course these centres would get me to see a Doctor very quickly....we are on the Spanish health system....
So off to third pharmacy....and Blagged at a more advanced level.....I got some drops, these cured the problem....
So beware....not all Pharmacies operate at the same service level....as soon as they see something they don't like...it's off to the Doctor.....
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They said go to the Dr as irritated eyes, especially just one, are usually foreign bodies or corneal ulcers. Both left untreated mean you can possibly lose your eye or sight.
They also need a slit lens and dye to diagnose properly, along with someone who knows how to use it.
Sometimes, it pays to take the advice.
Glad this time you got sorted though with no ill effects.
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