Margaret...have a look at the post under NHS report in general....It seems to have got lost.I hope you do too.
I hope I haven't scared you with what it might be.
At least with you, they can't say 'old age'
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I have read that thread - nothing 'lost' that I can see
- about operations.This thread is about useless GPs who don't manage to make a diagnosis.
When I told my doc that I was struggling to stay awake, and was sleeping 10 or 11 hours a day, his response was "drink lots of coffee"
I have done web research and visited the district nurse 'off my own bat'
I am struggling at the moment with a dodgy keyboard...I was trying to draw your attention to an old man who has had to have his leg removed because the plaster was too tight.I have read that thread - nothing 'lost' that I can see
This thread is about useless GPs who don't manage to make a diagnosis.
When I told my doc that I was struggling to stay awake, and was sleeping 10 or 11 hours a day, his response was "drink lots of coffee"
I have just had another blood sample taken today.
What alarms me about this testing process is the fact that when I phoned yesterday for last week's test results I was told that the anaemia test done last week was negative, and if I had not done research on the subject I would have just accepted that and stuggled on with my debilitating wearyness and breathlessness, and needing to sleep 11 hours a day.
Pernicious anaemia is due to vitB12 deficiency which can result from several causes.
The red blood count can be normal but the size of the red corpuscles indicates the deficiency. That size was not checked which is why I have had to provide another blood sample.
If I had not researched - I wouldn't have had this second test
I can only conclude that I would have been fobbed off with the usual 'old age' excuse.
If untreated, pernicious anaemia can wreak havoc on your body, and increase 3 fold the risk of stomach cancer (which incidentally is what both my mother and her sister died of)
The lesson I have learned is that we have to take responsibilty for our own health because others cannot be relied on to care, and will fob you off if it is the easiest way for them.
What alarms me about this testing process is the fact that when I phoned yesterday for last week's test results I was told that the anaemia test done last week was negative, and if I had not done research on the subject I would have just accepted that and stuggled on with my debilitating wearyness and breathlessness, and needing to sleep 11 hours a day.
Pernicious anaemia is due to vitB12 deficiency which can result from several causes.
The red blood count can be normal but the size of the red corpuscles indicates the deficiency. That size was not checked which is why I have had to provide another blood sample.
If I had not researched - I wouldn't have had this second test
I can only conclude that I would have been fobbed off with the usual 'old age' excuse.
If untreated, pernicious anaemia can wreak havoc on your body, and increase 3 fold the risk of stomach cancer (which incidentally is what both my mother and her sister died of)
The lesson I have learned is that we have to take responsibilty for our own health because others cannot be relied on to care, and will fob you off if it is the easiest way for them.
If it's any help Margaret, my mum ( Ossylass) seems to be a lot more full of beans now she has her B12 jabs !
It may seem a strange thing to say but I hope I have it.
It is better to have something treatable instead of narcolepsy which isn't.
Anything to end this need for 11 hours sleep a day and the social isolation it brings.
I have done more websearching and found the Pernicious Anaemia Society -getting some good advice there - I'm even contemplating a donation
HiI have read that thread - nothing 'lost' that I can see
This thread is about useless GPs who don't manage to make a diagnosis.
When I told my doc that I was struggling to stay awake, and was sleeping 10 or 11 hours a day, his response was "drink lots of coffee"
i have just seen your postings on Vit B12
the tablets dont work you just pass the B12 straight out
I think I am right in saying that the injections go directly in to the muscle so I wonder if the patches can work?
Regards
Polly
RIGHT i went to the doctors for my blood results this morning and....they were'nt there 
the doctor rang the path lab to chase the results and guess what....they hadnt even had my blood to test it i dont know where the bloody hell my blood went, but it didnt go to where it was supposed to go
the doc took SOME MORE blood from me today and said i have to go back in a weeks time for the results, i was gutted, so thats yet another week of me feeling tired and drained, i aint a happy bunny
the doctor rang the path lab to chase the results and guess what....they hadnt even had my blood to test it
i dont know where the bloody hell my blood went, but it didnt go to where it was supposed to go the doc took SOME MORE blood from me today and said i have to go back in a weeks time for the results, i was gutted, so thats yet another week of me feeling tired and drained, i aint a happy bunny
Their incompetance can be very frustrating but don't let it get to you.
Remember to ask for a B12 deficiency test even if a normal anaemia test is negative.
Get it sorted, and we will both turn up at the next meet looking and feeling great.
Persistence matters ---- stay with it girl
Remember to ask for a B12 deficiency test even if a normal anaemia test is negative.
Get it sorted, and we will both turn up at the next meet looking and feeling great.
Persistence matters ---- stay with it girl
I have got results of the 2nd blood test - vitB12 level normal- I am not entirely convinced so I have put on a B12 patch and wait to see if it makes a difference (overdose does no harm)
Now I am to have chest xray and electrocardiagraph - hmmm - so now they are looking at heart and lungs - both past their sellby date I suppose
I was hoping that I was B12 deficient because there is an easy remedy to restore health - looks like what I have got is the 'non-restorable type'
Now I am to have chest xray and electrocardiagraph - hmmm - so now they are looking at heart and lungs - both past their sellby date I suppose
I was hoping that I was B12 deficient because there is an easy remedy to restore health - looks like what I have got is the 'non-restorable type'
Is it easy to get in now?
whos ya doctor?
Iv been with peel house since the day i was born!
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feeling like crap again today, really tired and really drained, i got up this morning, put the washer on, put some washing on the line then had to go back to bed, and i slept for 3 more hours went to town about 2 ish this afternoon, came back, made Reece his tea, then fell asleep again for another 2 hours.
Sunday evening i went to bed at 6.30pm and didnt wake up till Monday morning, i just hope they have sent my bloods off properly this time
went to town about 2 ish this afternoon, came back, made Reece his tea, then fell asleep again for another 2 hours.Sunday evening i went to bed at 6.30pm and didnt wake up till Monday morning, i just hope they have sent my bloods off properly this time
Is it easy to get in now?
whos ya doctor?
Iv been with peel house since the day i was born!
not sure who my dr is yet, ive seen the nurse today just waiting to get the appointment for my medical through
I wish I could say something helpful, because I know how this feels, but I cant, just sometimes you have to sleep. Its frustrating especially when you have a family but no way round it.feeling like crap again today, really tired and really drained, i got up this morning, put the washer on, put some washing on the line then had to go back to bed, and i slept for 3 more hours
Sunday evening i went to bed at 6.30pm and didnt wake up till Monday morning, i just hope they have sent my bloods off properly this time
I know you have assumed it is your blood but have you considered it might have something to do with the foods your eating? Anything with gluten / wheat makes me tire. I am just guessing sometimes you can see a relationship with tiredness and foods consumed.
hope you eel better soon
I have dr westwood, I think he's a good doc
is there anyone i should avoid? the nurse was ok but seemed busy....