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A&E Tonight, GP Tomorrow or Woman Up?

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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?

OP posts:
TwinklyRoseTurtle · 11/01/2026 19:18

Don’t ring 111- just delaying the help and they will only advise you to go to A&E as you need an urgent blood test, likely the anemia causing your BP to drop and you might need a blood transfusion

Boopydoo · 11/01/2026 19:17

Surely you call 111 or go to their website and seek advice?

ScaryM0nster · 11/01/2026 19:17

That’s a very sensible reason to call 111.

Safxxx · 11/01/2026 19:17

If it's worsening symptoms from before the test then you should definitely phone 111 and see what they advice...I would go to A&E

cestlavielife · 11/01/2026 19:17

Call 111
Have you got a bp monitor?

Hotchocolateandmarsh · 11/01/2026 19:16

Ring 111 they have out of hours GP appointments face to face or can talk to you over the phone. Have you measured your heart rate?

UltimateSloth · 11/01/2026 19:16

Call 111 and ask.

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