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A&E Tonight, GP Tomorrow or Woman Up?

132 replies

MoonOnTheRain · 11/01/2026 19:14

Just curious to see what most people would do. Don't want to waste anyone's time.

I'm anaemic, taking daily iron supplement, but the reason for the anaemia is ongoing. Last blood test about 6 weeks ago.

I'm under a consultant, but no recourse to message them. Expecting biopsy results in about ten days, when hopefully treatment plan will be come up with. Consultant will be in touch then.

Last week, have felt more tired and weak. Am pretty much on bed rest due to issue, plus anaemia. Tonight while going to loo, almost fainted. Made it back to bed, but couple of hours later, heart still pounding and feel dizzy. Feel quite unwell. However didn't eat much today, just didn't want it, so that could be part of it. Have now forced small snack in.

Not sure what I should do. Go to A&E tonight? Emergency GP appointment tomorrow if I can get one? Or am I just being a total drama queen and should just woman up until results are in, in ten days?

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colouringindoors · 12/01/2026 22:40

Oh my goodness OP. So glad you're now getting some help. If you're able (or a family member can) I'd really push for a blood tranfusion. Blood loss for that long cannot be mitigated by oral supplements alone. 💐

loobylou10 · 12/01/2026 22:17

Sending positive thoughts OP x

Betty1625 · 12/01/2026 22:15

Best of luck OP! You are in good hands now xxx

HayceeDeeCee · 12/01/2026 22:02

All the best OP, hope you get the treatment you deserve x

canuckup · 12/01/2026 22:01

Hope you're feeling better soon op 💐💐💐

ICanSpellConfusionWithaK · 12/01/2026 22:00

Just goes to show you shouldn’t get medical opinions from a bunch of strangers. I wish you’d gone to A&E Sunday night OP. Wishing you all the best x

BlueMum16 · 12/01/2026 21:57

Wow. I didn't expect your latest update.

Hope you are ok OP but you're in the right place and they'll look after you.

Kateluvscats1 · 12/01/2026 21:56

AnnaMagnani · 12/01/2026 15:15

Well OP is now going to A+E after medical advice.

If you are so anaemic you wobble all the time, and are losing iron faster than you can replace it then absolutely it's an A&E issue.

@MoonOnTheRain try and get them to give you an iron infusion as you will never catch up on oral alone while you are still bleeding.

Anaemia is regarded by some as a minor problem but if you are losing so much blood that your haemoglobin is in your boots then it is a serious condition and requires urgent (A&E) treatment. Sleep and an iron tablet ain't going to cut it.

mummytrex · 12/01/2026 21:53

MoonOnTheRain · 12/01/2026 20:36

Just had doctor round. Apparently I am very sick. Doctor says critical. Currently in resus.

Blood now, then blood test tomorrow, overnight stay, then take a view tomorrow.

@TeenLifeMum clearly a&e was appropriate.

Sorry this happened to you OP. Hope you get to the bottom of things quickly and receive appropriate treatment asap. Wishing you a speedy recovery - I've been where you are and it can be hard to ensure you're heard, so do push if need be.

justasking111 · 12/01/2026 21:46

So glad you went to the hospital and they've got you seen very quickly. 100 days jakers that's horrendous.

Theonlywayicanloveyou · 12/01/2026 21:45

Thank goodness you’re there!

Rainallnight · 12/01/2026 21:41

Oh wow, OP, I just checked back to see how you were. So glad you made it to A&E and are getting treatment. Fingers crossed this gets sorted.

ChristmasLeftovers · 12/01/2026 21:36

Contrarymary30 · 12/01/2026 21:26

Gp in the morning . Is your BP low , you describe how I get when mine is low . If it's low then drink as much as you can and go to bed or lie down on the sofa . If you go to A &E you will possibly sit there all night waiting !

FFS - at least read the OP’s updates!

Contrarymary30 · 12/01/2026 21:26

Gp in the morning . Is your BP low , you describe how I get when mine is low . If it's low then drink as much as you can and go to bed or lie down on the sofa . If you go to A &E you will possibly sit there all night waiting !

Confusion33 · 12/01/2026 21:20

Just catching up OP, glad you got down to hospital and have been seen!

ShowOfHands · 12/01/2026 20:58

Oh OP. You poor thing.

I'm on 9 months of bleeding now. So heavily I've been admitted a couple of times. I finally have drugs which have reduced the bleeding to around 3 days out of every 7 and it's no longer catastrophic but I bled daily for 6 months at first. I'm awaiting an urgent hysterectomy but won't be for a few months.

Have you had ultrasounds? MRI? What drugs have you tried?

You're in the best place. I'm so sorry it's so bad.

Ineffable23 · 12/01/2026 20:50

I am sorry you are in such a state OP - are they looking at options like a transfusion, or do they think there's another issue on top of the blood loss/whatever is causing the blood loss? Glad you are there and being looked after now.

TerrysCIockworkOrange · 12/01/2026 20:42

Oh crikey OP. You’re in the best place, hope they’re taking excellent care of you

MoonOnTheRain · 12/01/2026 20:36

Just had doctor round. Apparently I am very sick. Doctor says critical. Currently in resus.

Blood now, then blood test tomorrow, overnight stay, then take a view tomorrow.

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ThroughTheRedDoor · 12/01/2026 20:13

Hope you get some answers and start to feel better soon.

Swiftie1878 · 12/01/2026 17:49

MoonOnTheRain · 12/01/2026 17:34

Sat in A&E. Waiting for bloods result, cannula in, ready.

They've tried different meds over previous weeks, nothing has reduced bleeding.

🤞🤞🤞 best of luck!

Allaboutthecats · 12/01/2026 17:41

TeenLifeMum · 12/01/2026 13:10

I usually advise people do go but not for low iron. Even nhs advice doesn’t advise that. A&E is for more urgent/life threatening situations. If she is concerned then of course 111 is the obvious answer.

Iron deficiency anaemia due to blood loss can be an emergency. If severely anaemic and compromised as a result, OP could even need a transfusion, which would be given in the emergency department.

Please don't ever give medical advice on this forum again!

MoonOnTheRain · 12/01/2026 17:34

Zanatdy · 12/01/2026 15:19

My DD ended up with an emergency blood transfusion when her period wouldn’t stop (first one). She has just had an iron infusion after feeling crap for so long. Best to get bloods checked. Are you on meds to reduce bleeding?

Sat in A&E. Waiting for bloods result, cannula in, ready.

They've tried different meds over previous weeks, nothing has reduced bleeding.

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Motnight · 12/01/2026 15:20

Good luck, Op

Zanatdy · 12/01/2026 15:19

My DD ended up with an emergency blood transfusion when her period wouldn’t stop (first one). She has just had an iron infusion after feeling crap for so long. Best to get bloods checked. Are you on meds to reduce bleeding?