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Self Medication A.K.A "Doctor in the House". by whizkid(f): 1:33pm On Apr 25, 2005 |
In every home, there is a "Doctor in the House", you know the one that you tell 'oh I have a headache' and he/she goes 'why not take Panadol'. In my house my mum is the Doctor in the House. When I was in the boarding school as part of my provisions, I had drugs (with prescriptions) for different ailments (stomach ache, headache, fever, etc.) Enough to start up a Pharmacy store courtesy of my mum. Who needs a doctor when there is one in the house, saves cost as you don't have to pay for consultation ![]() So who is the Doctor in your house? |
Re: Self Medication A.K.A "Doctor in the House". by Seun(m): 9:48pm On Apr 25, 2005 |
My mum, a licensed pharmacist, is definitely the doctor in our house. When I was younger, we used to avoid her when when we had cuts and bruises because she would gleefully bring out her tools - methylated spirit, cotton wool, iodine, hydrogen peroxide, scissors, hot water, etc. We even tried to hide fevers out of the fear of getting so many tablets to swallow! But I appreciate what she does now that I'm older and I don't have to take whatever she prescribes. Besides I like drugs now, 1 Like |
Re: Self Medication A.K.A "Doctor in the House". by tayotina(f): 9:55am On Apr 26, 2005 |
I happen to have a mum who is a nurse and a midwife. I could remember when I was in the primary school, there was never a time that I ever visited a hospital. She is our "Doctor in the House" because she has the cure to most ailments. When I was in school, I had lots of injections in my drawer ranging from chloroquine to novalgin, analgin, buscopan e.t.c. with syringes. All I needed then was a nurse to inject me whenever there was the need. Now I am used to self medication. I could say I am my own doctor because I always have drugs in my bag (I just make sure those drugs are coated because I find it very difficult to take drugs that are not). I only notify my mum of any serious ailment which requires urgent medical attention. |
Re: Self Medication A.K.A "Doctor in the House". by Nobody: 1:36am On Apr 30, 2005 |
my momsie straight up! i miss that woman man...i'm feeling home sick. hey seun could u sing me some sweet mother stuff? |
Re: Self Medication A.K.A "Doctor in the House". by IAH(f): 11:06am On Aug 28, 2005 |
My Dad is a doctor and my Mum is a nurse. But most times, my Mum is the one that rams our backsides with injections. |
Re: Self Medication A.K.A "Doctor in the House". by Greatpeter(m): 11:33am On Aug 28, 2005 |
Self medication is not too good. It is not advisable. Even some doctors do not administer directly on thier immediate family. It is professional. You can ask from one who is professionally inclined. But it's a pity some do forget their oath and go ahead with own things. But I echo it again self medication is bad. I am not talking of "first Aid" here Please don't misunderstand me. |
Re: Self Medication A.K.A "Doctor in the House". by layi(m): 3:26pm On Aug 28, 2005 |
I'm the only 1 in the medical line at home. I am the doctor. |
Re: Self Medication A.K.A "Doctor in the House". by Scorpio(f): 1:20am On Aug 29, 2005 |
My dad n i are d ''doctors'' at home, lol. Popsie is a doctor, i just repeat watever he says, most of d time, i remember so when he's not home, i take over. |
Re: Self Medication A.K.A "Doctor in the House". by hotangel2(f): 5:06am On Aug 29, 2005 |
When i was In Nigeria, My aunt was the doctor. Her kind of doctor is very scary. She will give you injections when you start sneezing. When you fall down, she'll get towel and put it in Hot water, and she'll use it on your leg/arm or where u fell. After that, she'll use Robb and rob it all over your leg, she don't care whether or not u cry. I remeber there was a time, my cousin brother fell, and he also matched a nail. My mom deep knife in fire, and used it on his leg with palm oil. Ever since that day, I am always with my slippers. I soooo don't wanna try that kinda thing. My mom(aunt.... but i grew up with her, so she's like my mom). She was definitely the doctor!! |
Re: Self Medication A.K.A "Doctor in the House". by whizkid(f): 4:23pm On Aug 31, 2005 |
Interesting! ![]() ![]() |
Re: Self Medication A.K.A "Doctor in the House". by Greatpeter(m): 7:22pm On Aug 31, 2005 |
Don't try this whizkid formula oo. It's the quickest way of going to heaven. |
Re: Self Medication A.K.A "Doctor in the House". by Scorpio(f): 8:13pm On Aug 31, 2005 |
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Re: Self Medication A.K.A "Doctor in the House". by whizkid(f): 9:06am On Sep 01, 2005 |
Hey Greatpeter, so what're you saying? that they shouldn't take the quickest way to heaven? ![]() |
Re: Self Medication A.K.A "Doctor in the House". by angelak(f): 11:45am On Sep 01, 2005 |
My dad is a doctor, my sister is a doctor ,my sister's husband is a doctor, my cousin is a doctor, my cousin's father is a doctor............. should i go on? There are doctors everywhere around me. They are the doctors in the house, but i meet each of them depending on what is bugging me at a particular point in time.That's why i am beautiful, healthy and strong! ![]() |
Re: Self Medication A.K.A "Doctor in the House". by dejiolowe: 5:28pm On Jan 22, 2006 |
I am the doctor in my own house. I once skipped a surgery because the doctor didnt go thru the proper procedures and I lost faith in him. I use the mayo clinic website which has tons of information. generally, I use websites. I still have my tonsilities but when i have the money, i will do it in jand or somewhere safer. |
Re: Self Medication A.K.A "Doctor in the House". by Oluschenco(m): 12:54pm On Aug 28, 2009 |
My younger sister, she is the Herbalist & Medical Doctor in our house. She studied Banking and Finance but i do wonder how & where she came in contact with all her info's. |
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