Been ill since January. Finally accepted something might be wrong (!) and rang doctors for an appointment. Had to wait 3 weeks. Was then sent for blood tests. Another 3 week wait. Test results back today - allegedly, there is nothing wrong.
Symptoms are:
indigestion, acidity and burping
feeling full
bleeding
feeling tired and breathless
pain, nausea
difficulty swallowing
This is my mother. She's 60 something, normally in good health.
The consultant told her the blood are clear, therefore there is nothing wrong with her.
She is in extreme pain, both sides of her body, to the extent that she can't sleep properly at night. The indigestion/acidity etc, she has been given tablets for, but it's still a painful experience. She has gained weight recently and the doc says it's probably just post menopausal weight gain. (she believes she is eating no differently and the weight is just piling on)
Being a typical bloody 'old' person (she's not old, but she seems now to have turned into one :( ) she is now saying that she is not going to do anything else, as if it was something sinister (ie stomach cancer) it would have shown up in the blood.
Can anyone medical advise? What should she ask to be tested next? What could it be? I think she should insist on a scan, even go private if needs be, but would that be worthwhile?
She is being so stubborn about this (the doctors are always right blah blah) but I think she should insist on a second opinion/more tests. I just don't know what tests she could be asking for!!
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To think that the Consultant should do SOMETHING to help a woman in pain?
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Blazing88 · 02/06/2015 20:50
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