Seeking immediate medical attention to avoid long-term injury

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Chesapeake's avatar
Chesapeake
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Apr 10, 2010 9:38pm
At what point would you throw the towel in and head to the hospital?
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enigmaax
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Apr 10, 2010 9:40pm
When the liver stops working. Maybe.
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I Wear Pants
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Apr 10, 2010 9:59pm
For what?
justincredible's avatar
justincredible
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Apr 10, 2010 10:01pm
I just rub some dirt on it. 'Cause I'm a man.
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Trueblue23
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Apr 10, 2010 10:01pm
Terrible thread.


Impossible to answer without more details.
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The Equalizer
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Apr 10, 2010 10:02pm
If this is for you, I say never, just roll the dice.

If this is for someone else they probably ought to go.

But you don't need to, cause ya know, those other people are just weak punk ass motherfuckers.
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mattinctown
Apr 10, 2010 10:03pm
justincredible wrote: I just rub some dirt on it. 'Cause I'm a man.
+1
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Chesapeake
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Apr 10, 2010 10:21pm
ccrunner609 wrote: isnt supposed to be 4 hours?
That is the default level.
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se-alum
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Apr 10, 2010 11:40pm
I typically just walk it off.
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June18
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Apr 10, 2010 11:48pm
If I can't breathe, my chest is feeling tight, or my vision is starting to fade I'd probably give it some time to work itself out.

If its a hangnail, bruise or sore throat I'd probably call 911.
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tk421
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Apr 11, 2010 12:14am
justincredible wrote: I just rub some dirt on it. 'Cause I'm a man.
Dude, do you not know what commercials this is from? Dirt isn't exactly what I would be rubbing on it, if you know what I mean. Whatever floats your boat, I guess. :D:D:D
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Chesapeake
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Apr 11, 2010 1:51am
se-alum wrote: I typically just walk it off.
:D
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Heretic
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Apr 11, 2010 2:55am
The way I look at things, doctors are for pussies and hypochondriacs. A real man KNOWS everything is okay and goes from there.
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Timber
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Apr 11, 2010 11:34am
When you can't sit on a bar stool... happened to me. Incredible stomach pain. Had tests run.. no longer a virgin (had a colonoscopy,) and was diagnosed with a very treatable condition. (Diet related)

You are better safe than sorry... I was tremendously relieved to find out that I did not have a real serious issue.
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Curly J
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Apr 11, 2010 1:01pm
I broke my collar bone at 1030 pm, but didn't got to the hospital until noon the next day. I thought it was just dislocated. It ended up being broken in 3 places. (The ER Doctor said I have a high tolerance for pain).

I guess it depends on the situation on how long I'd wait to seek medical attention.
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Apple
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Apr 11, 2010 5:57pm
If I'm going 4 hours, I'm calling people to brag.
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LJ
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Apr 11, 2010 6:19pm
Heretic wrote: The way I look at things, doctors are for pussies and hypochondriacs. A real man KNOWS everything is okay and goes from there.
If you don't know then nothing's wrong amirite?