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More ill now than when in hospital. Wtf is going on. Wwyd

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Heyitsmeyetagain · 18/12/2025 17:55

I just don't know what to do

Someone told me to go to a&e because of potential kidney issues???. and I think they're being unreasonable so seeking other opinions

5 days ago I came out of resus/hospital after a life threatening asthma attack. I had a lactate level of 8.7. potassium 2.1 and oxygen on ABG of 8. My BP at one point was 65/57... basically really really unwell.

The issue is, now I am in so so much pain. I feel more systemically unwell than in hospital... But breathing fine.

Physically everywhere hurts especially my calves. I haven't felt pain like it. It's like flu on steroids but I've not got flu. Today I found it difficult to walk my knees hurt so much. It's dreadful.

I did a urine test and I am showing++ protein and mild blood but no infection markers. I also have no pelvic pain etc. fluke?

I feel absolutely shocking. Ive had many asthma attacks but never ever felt this terrible. It hurts to move.

111? Ignore? A&E? Attempt GP appointment next week? I must say I would feel BEYOND ridiculous going to a&e.

Thanks.

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similarminimer · 19/12/2025 21:24

I think you need to have your ck (muscle enzyme) checked.

Lougle · 19/12/2025 21:37

Heyitsmeyetagain · 19/12/2025 17:14

Hi all

I am quite surprised by the response. I thought to be told to wait it out!

Sorry for any confusion :
I was discharged with an appointment with my respiratory consultant coming up and when all my blood/breathing returned to normal

So they aren't still 2.1 etc etc they were normal on discharge

I still feel bad and still showing blood/protein in urine. I don't know if I can go back and just say 'hi I feel terrible ' that's not life threatening is it?! I don't have a fever. I just feel terrible pain. And exhaustion.

Plus it's the weekend. Eugh.

I'm still a bit confused. When you were discharged, were you discharged from a ward? How long were you in for? I'm really surprised that you would be discharged from resus with those findings, so I think I'm probably misunderstanding. Many patients in ICU won't have a lactate of 8.7 and a potassium of 2.1.

If you don't feel better quite soon, I think you need to get re-evaluated.

imnothavingagoodtime · 19/12/2025 22:40

Heyitsmeyetagain · 19/12/2025 20:51

They sent me to the OOH GP who gave me antibiotics for UTI, unfortunately no bloods or anything and wasn't even slightly interested about my hospital admission and how maybe this body pain is related. I think he was very tried. At least that's the impression I got.

I will take them and reassess on Monday... Unless things drastically change

Thank you all

Out of interest are you retaining water? Puffy ankles etc? And is your wee frothy? I have an issue with my kidneys which was brought on by something else and I wondered if you’re experiencing the same.

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Heyitsmeyetagain · 20/12/2025 08:30

Lougle · 19/12/2025 21:37

If you don't feel better quite soon, I think you need to get re-evaluated.

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Im not here to be disbelieved. If you'd like me to copy in a photograph of my medical records I will.

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Marylou62 · 20/12/2025 08:37

Heyitsmeyetagain · 20/12/2025 08:30

Im not here to be disbelieved. If you'd like me to copy in a photograph of my medical records I will.

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I don't think this poster is disbelieving you op. They are trying to help.

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