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To ask for an ambulance?

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Kindofnewtothis · 13/03/2019 20:46

I don't know what to do really.
Had a bit of leg pain and tingling the last day or so and wasn't concerned at all but I rang 111, because I had a pulmonary embolism a year ago I thought I should be cautious in case it was another blood clot.
111 people got a doctor from the local hospital to ring me back, she said she isn't concerned from what I've said but wants me to come to a&e straight away for bloods and scan.
I honestly feel fine and a little bit embarrassed, what if it's just a sore muscle or something.
But when I got off the phone I then realised I now have £3 in my bank account and about 80p cash, so can't get an Uber or a bus at this time. I'm a student so all my friends and family are in a different city. Should I ring 111 back and ask if they have a way to transport me? I feel well but if a doctor has told me to go to a&e then it's made me worried.

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Fiveredbricks · 13/03/2019 21:58

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Theladyofthehouse · 13/03/2019 21:58

OP - contact your parents, it’s only getting later and more of a pain for them. BTW what changes tomorrow when you will still only have £3? What are you planning to do then that you can’t do now?

Boulardii · 13/03/2019 21:59

It’s fine for you to call 111 again and ask their advice. You have medical history which means that to be safe , they want you checked over. They will have given you the advice ‘any new or worsening symptoms or any other changes, get back in touch. There has been a change, which is that you aren’t in a position to follow their advice. They will make a decision about what is the safest thing for you to do in the circumstances, and they would rather you phoned them up to let them know than stayed worrying till morning.

GirlcalledJack · 13/03/2019 21:59

Why not call your parents landline?

I can absolutely 100% guarantee your parents will not mind being woken when you explain the circumstances.

I hope you haven’t taken any money from any MN’ers.

Nicknacky · 13/03/2019 22:00

What’s the change?

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Kindofnewtothis · 13/03/2019 22:00

I meant weird month obviously, clearly people think I'm being a troll so are making jokes but I'm in a really stressful situation at the minute.
Also for anyone wondering I have managed to get in touch with a friend who is now booking me an Uber. Hopefully it's not another blood clot, honestly don't know what I'll do

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Joebloggswazere · 13/03/2019 22:00
Hmm
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Kindofnewtothis · 13/03/2019 22:01

Of course I haven't received any money from any mumsnetters!

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Nicknacky · 13/03/2019 22:01

Because no one offered.....

Schuyler · 13/03/2019 22:01

Why didn’t you ask a friend before e-begging?

ReggieWoo · 13/03/2019 22:02

Hope you get seen quickly OP.

You'll need to loan money to get home too.

Fiveredbricks · 13/03/2019 22:03

"don't know what I'll do" ...You'll get blood thinners and treatment I imagine @Kindofnewtothis

GirlcalledJack · 13/03/2019 22:03

I’m glad you got it sorted.

Why couldn’t you phone your parents landline?

ColdTattyWaitingForSummer · 13/03/2019 22:03

Could weed month be 5 week month?

I would actually phone 111 back OP. I know in my area they used to fund taxi transport to OOH for things that needed seeing to but weren’t needing an ambulance (not 100% sure what the criteria were, but worth asking). Otherwise the uni nightline thing sounds promising.

Good luck. Flowers

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Kindofnewtothis · 13/03/2019 22:04

I've been messaging friends this whole time, the point of the thread was to ask if I should ask for transport from the NHS. I understand that was stupid of me but I panicked because my pe last time was awful. Also I received one message asking if I wanted money which I haven't even opened

To ask for an ambulance?
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MsJaneAusten · 13/03/2019 22:04

Will the friend also be able to get you an Uber home? Maybe ask her to transfer some money to your account so that if you’re discharged you can afford a cab.

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Kindofnewtothis · 13/03/2019 22:05

My mum doesn't have a landline and I don't even know my dad's haha I will deffo be taking it tomorrow

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ClosdesMouches · 13/03/2019 22:06
Hmm
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Kindofnewtothis · 13/03/2019 22:07

She's sent me a tenner over which should more than cover it, thanks for the suggestion tho that could've easily been forgotten!

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MummytoCSJH · 13/03/2019 22:07

I can completely understand having no money. Before I met my partner I had very little support, bar my mum who has even less money than I do. She wouldn't have been able to lend me anything in a situation like this. Those mentioning ringing the landline - lots of people now don't even have landlines, never had one and couldn't even tell you what the number is! And plenty of students don't have overdrafts (me being one). My student loan goes straight out towards bills and I have to wait to get paid weekly so it's perfectly feasible for me to not have any money for a few days after doing the food shop ffs! Hope you get it sorted OP, I can kind of see why people would think you are wanting money but aside from that everyone bashing you and repeating suggestions (that you've already explained you've tried or can't do) isn't helpful.

AnneLovesGilbert · 13/03/2019 22:08

Intriguing.

Youcangoyourownwoo · 13/03/2019 22:08

don't know what I'll do" ...You'll get blood thinners and treatment I imagine @Kindofnewtothis**

OP is already on blood thinners from her pp.

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Kindofnewtothis · 13/03/2019 22:09

Thank you, I am really sorry if I came across as selfish for wasting the NHS, I just wasn't thinking straight

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MummytoCSJH · 13/03/2019 22:09

Cross posted, glad you've sorted it OP, hope it's nothing serious.