It was a couple of weeks ago and started as a cramp like pain towards my lower back but not quite as low as lower back pain iyswim. I was also constipated (very unusual for me) so assumed that it was related to that. I took laxatives which helped neither the constipation or the back pain.
Over the next few days the pain got worse and I felt generally unwell. It culminated in a night of sheer agony with a sharp pains running through my back and into my right shoulder. I've never know pain like it and I've done childbirth twice!
So, I went to the osteopath who usually deals with my sporting injuries. To cut a long story short he did a thorough examination and decided that my back and shoulder were in perfect working order and that this pain was related to my liver. Pressing my abdomen triggered the pain in my shoulder and he could feel my liver below my ribs, which indicated there was some inflammation because usually it would be inside my ribs. Also, my stools, when they eventually appeared, were very pale yellow, which is apparently an indicator of liver issues.
He said I should see GP who would probably do blood tests. I booked next available GP appointment which was in almost 4 weeks' time. I phoned the doctor to see it they could refer me for the blood tests without seeing me. He was very dismissive of the osteopath "they know about bones" and wasn't prepared to listen to anything he'd said. Also wouldn't send me for the blood tests without seeing me.
Anyway, after a few more days the pain eased and whilst I still felt unwell and tired for a while am back to normal now. The doctor's appointment is next week. Should I cancel it? I feel like I should follow it up, but currently have no symptoms and don't really expect to be taken seriously given the telephone conversation, but if it is liver/gallbladder related it could recurr?