To have cried at Dr not to send me home

[Whatsthematterwiththebatinthecave]

For 3 weeks I’ve had left flank pain that’s slowly been getting worse, coupled by loss of appetite and loss of weight for past 2 months (unintended). 3 days ago things really went down hill which ruined my work projects and the pain becoming so bad I started vomiting from the pain and passing out; this prompted me to see the GP who sent me straight to A&E.

29hrs later I’ve finally been told my blood test and urine test suggest something underlying but my CT scan came back clear so I can go come. He said maybe it’s an infection but my temperature isn’t that high.

I just burst into tears at the thought of going home in this pain with no meds to fix anything. He was taken back by my reaction and asked if I felt I needed to stay, I explained what’s been going on and he was surprised as he hadn’t realised how long it had been going on for (I had said on arrival and it was in my GP letter). I then begged to not be sent home and he has agreed but now I feel silly.

I'm glad you've been admitted! When you're feeling better, highly recommend a complaint via PALS.

Also ask if anyone used the Early Warning Score system / Suspicion of Sepsis Dashboard as they should be.

I am so glad that you are on the mend.

But you should not have to fight fo a proper diagnosis. Speak to PALs. They can take effective action in these cases - see my earlier post.

Glad you are on the mend. Absolutely not surprised about the sepsis. I do think that’s worth a complaint to PALs if you have the mental energy.

Do not underestimate how long it will take you to recover from the sepsis. Especially once you get home. It’s likely to take a while before you feel properly back to normal again.

Wishing you a speedy recovery.

So sorry to hear andglad you had someone to encourrage you to go back would have been so eaasy not to after way you were treated.

@Whatsthematterwiththebatinthecave How are you now?