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Medical oncology

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Lifeastruggle · 09/11/2024 13:58

I've been losing weight for the last two years I've lost more than half my body weight without trying.
I've had a colonospy, endoscopy 18 months ago after a positive fit test only showed diverticulitis.
Chest ct waiting for results.
I suffer with horrific comstipation dispite taking laxatives. I feel so weak now even compared with 6 months ago.
I do have RA , addisons , copd.
I get a lot of leg pain in shin an mri showed bone marrow odema which was put down to probable caused by the RA
I just had a letter to see a gastroenterologist but looking on nhs app it says medical oncology.
My appointment isn't till mid December so not urgent.
Is this normal ?
Many thanks for reading.

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Hisredipad · 23/12/2024 23:09

Try eating kiwi fruit including the skin for the constipation, the Hayward variety are supposed to be the best

Fraaances · 04/01/2025 04:57

I think you need to speak to your GP and ask why you have been referred to oncology. I recommend taking a friend or family member with you.

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