[Mouse_]

I frequently take asprin to harm myself inside....I now have terrible stomach pains, low grade fever and blood in stools...I'm afraid to go to the GP incase he asks questions...and if I had to tell him what I've done/do he may have me locked up...has anyone else suffered similar? and has the stomach pains eased??

[silver_queen]

Aspirin can cause internal bleeding because it can irritate the stomache - perhaps that is what has happened to you? The fever is a bit strange though - it might mean you've got an infection. I don't think you'd get locked up for it. If you don't take a lot, you could just say you've been taking it daily because you've read that taking painkillers daily can help reduce bloodclots, and you haven't been reading the label and you might have been taking too much.

How long has the pain been going on for? And the blood?

[Soidhonia]

(((MOUSE))). You need to go to the emregency room. you may need medication for the fever and the other symptoms you are having at thist ime. Dont try to diagnoseyourself just go to the Emergency room and let the Drs there do the tests and find out what is going on with you at this time. Take care Mouse. I will check the Site Tomorrow(Monday) to see how things went foryou at the ER. Soidhonia

[bipolar_bear]

((((((((((((((((((((((((((Mouse))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) Please take care of you. I hope you have found some medical help.

BB

[ickydog2006]

You really should see a doctor about this. There are plenty of lies you can come up with for taking a lot of Aspirin... come on Mouse, I know you're smart, plus most pepole will accept really stupid lies. Of course, I think you shouuld tell the doc the truth, however, if you're not going because you're scared to I would rather you lie to them.

Please try to take care. I really don't want this to get worse than it already is.

((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))

[ickydog2006]

I just thought I'd add that it sounds like stomach ulcers to me, but I honestly don't know. Below is some information on symptoms of ulcers and complications that occur.

SYMPTOMS

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The symptoms of gastric ulcers include feelings of indigestion and heartburn, weight loss, and repeated cases of bleeding in the stomach. Ulcer pain is sometimes described as gnawing, dull, aching, or similar to hunger pangs. Patients may experience nausea or appetite loss. In many cases, ulcer pain comes and goes over long periods of time.

The primary symptoms of duodenal ulcers include heartburn, stomach pain, weight gain, and a burning feeling at the back of the throat. A patient is most likely to feel discomfort two to four hours after meals.

About 20 percent of all people with peptic ulcers experience no symptoms. This form of the condition is called painless or silent ulcers. Between 10 to 20 percent of all peptic ulcer patients develop complications at some time in their illness. All of these complications can be very serious. In many cases, complications appear without any other signs of an ulcer. Some common complications include:

Hemorrhage. Bleeding is the most common complication of ulcers. If bleeding continues, a patient may become anemic. Anemia (see anemias entry) is a condition that develops when a person does not have enough red blood cells. It can lead to extreme tiredness, weight loss, and, in the worst cases, death. About 6 to 10 percent of all patients with a bleeding ulcer die of the problem.
Perforation. A perforation is a hole in the wall of the stomach or intestine. The hole allows stomach fluids to leak out into the abdominal cavity. These fluids are very acidic and can cause serious damage to body tissues. The signs of perforation include severe pain, fever, and tenderness of the abdomen. About 5 percent of patients with a perforated ulcer die of the condition.
Penetration. Penetration occurs when an ulcer spreads to some organ adjacent to the digestive system. It may affect the liver or pancreas, for example. Signs of penetration include severe pain that spreads to the lower back.
Obstruction. Over time, ulcers can form scar tissue. In some cases, this scar tissue can block the opening between the stomach and the duodenum. Food is not able to move all the way through the digestive system. The most common symptom of an obstruction is vomiting. The vomiting is caused by undigested food expelled from the stomach. Obstruction occurs in about 2 percent of all ulcer patients.

http://www.faqs.org/health/Sick-V4/Ulcers.html

[Fuzzybear]

(((((((( mouse ))))))))

[Rapunzel]

Mouse, that sounds serious. I agree that you need to go to a doctor. How long have you had these symptoms? I also think you should tell them about the aspirin (how much aspirin, btw?) - tell the doctor how much aspirin, anyway. And please let us know. I'm worried about you. Ulcers sound like a good possibility, and you really need to get that treated.

[Mouse_]

I made an appointment with my GP for tomorrow. Theres no way I could create a fuss and go to A&E...

[Perna]

The warnings I read said a fever of 3+ days was serious; has our fever gone away? Could be you'll be all right/not have damaged your intestinal wall (which often requires hospitalization and sometimes surgery, nevermind worrying about the psych ward) but I wouldn't take any more aspirin ever as your stomach/intestines will be primed for it?

[Irine]

hoep everyhting will turn out fine and go away. i will say a prayr for you.

[MissCharlotte]

((Mouse))

I hope you are feeling better and went to gp.

[Mouse_]

yup went to the GP, not sure I'm falling through with hospital appointment yet though..need to think about this..

[ECHOES]

I'm so glad you went!

He is sending you to the hospital for tests then?

Why wouldn't you consider going to A&E and why are you not sure you'll follow through with the hospital appointment? I hope I am not being nosey. I care.