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AIBU?

Share your dilemmas and get honest opinions from other Mumsnetters.

And if not how should I do it?

4 replies

Rubixed · 29/10/2020 07:38

2 months ago I went to the GP about a rubbery lump in my neck. It's a bit bigger than chickpea size. The GP couldn't feel it though - not sure how DH definitely can - and she sent me away basically saying I'm imagining things.
I want to see another GP because I am very anxious about the lump and don't feel it was properly investigated/ and that I wasn't given correct advice "if you can't see a lymph node you don't need to worry about it anyway."
Except the way that Doctor appointments are guarded at the surgery means I have to call first and speak to a GP. I have tried this and I am dismissed as having already seen a GP who said there was no lump.
I feel sick with worry. AIBU to request that another GP examines me? If this is reasonable how do I word the request so that the GP allows it?

OP posts:
Russell19 · 29/10/2020 07:40

Explain you feel it's got bigger or is painful.

KylieSmilie · 29/10/2020 07:44

I'd give it another really good go with your own GP surgery. Subs you should speak to the practice manager.m

Write down some phases or even a whole script.

Don't be apologetic. Be firm and factual and insistent.

If you don't get anywhere, book a private GP appointment.

If

KylieSmilie · 29/10/2020 07:46

*perhaps not subs.

https://www.bupa.co.uk/health/payg/gp-services

BUPA charge £70 for 15 minutes which is enough time.

Sooverthemill · 29/10/2020 07:47

You are allowed a second opinion. Ask for an appointment with a GP and if offered same GP say could I see someone else please? You do not have to say what it's for. That just helps them plan better. In order to physically see a GPyou may have to but a zoom consultation might be sufficient. When you see GP say something like 'dr x said he couldn't feel a lump 2 months ago but I definitely can and so can my DH so I am worried. Please can you check it out for me because I'm worried it's cancer'. You are allowed to be frightened, this is their job.

I had a lump in my neck and saw a few GPS before it was properly diagnosed. Pre Covid but it was scary.

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