I’ve been really poorly recently. Whole load of different problems - too long to list - under various specialties, had different biopsies, scans, I’ve lost count.
I posted on here a while back about having this weird niggly feeling something was wrong and I thought I was going mad, but I was told to mention it.
Today I had an appointment and told various things were abnormal and I’m having a PET scan. Being a HCP I know exactly what this means (looks for malignancy’s)
I feel strangely calm about it, I’m not going to think of the what if’s and different scenarios, I’m just grateful I’m being looked after. What will be will be, but at the same time I’m only 32 and a lone parent.
The only emotion apart from the calmness I feel, is disappointment at some of the medics I’ve seen the last few months who dismissed me or said I needed to lose weight.
I’m lucky I’ve an amazing GP who’s really been a massive advocate & reassured me it’s not “in my head”.
Just wanted somewhere to write it out. I don’t want to bore anyone IRL with it as I know everyone has their problems.
My brains in overdrive, I’m so tired but can’t sleep.
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Overactive brain stopping me sleep - PET scan.
ThemysteriousH · 14/02/2024 03:05
thaegumathteth · 15/02/2024 03:11
Glad the staff are nice and they seem to be very on the ball. Are you on a ward or do you have a room?
It's tough isn't it? I had sepsis when my kids were those ages and I too felt guilty even though obviously I couldn't help it! Retrospectively I tell myself that having tough experiences in childhood is a good thing if handled well. Builds resilience and all that????
Hope you manage some sleep and the food isn't too bad.
Fingers crossed for a plan tomorrow. Will your dc be able to visit?
Lucylou07 · 15/02/2024 03:15
Hi OP.
Are you in the UK? It's 3am. You must be shattered.
I have nothing useful or relevant to say but am awake so thought I'd send some support.
Your BP reading took me back. That was where my blood pressure used to sit when I was pregnant. Makes you feel grot, doesn't it
Lucylou07 · 15/02/2024 03:27
You can advocate for your needs without making a fuss, remember. The last thing you need is to fall and have a bump.
Hope you get some rest
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