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Doctor won't believe I have liver problem.

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Hi,I have been backwards and forwards to my doctor a dozen times describing my symptoms but he tells me it is stress and anxiety .He does not believe me and prescribes anti depressants etc.

He sends me to psychologists as he says it's all in my head.I wish it was as I am a complete mess.

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Epicjinx

Has your doctor even did a LFT to see if your liver is an issue? Ask to get bloods for your liver to put your mind at rest x

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Mel2637

The same thing happened to me a long time ago i had symptoms of heart problems all tests came back normal dr told me if i would forget about pain it would go away i don't imagine pain. I contacted another dr he found out i had a herniated disc in my neck and needed surgery that took care of problem. Go to another dr maybe they will find something else. Don't take no for an answer good luck.

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pumped1

Have had bloods done and they were negative.

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RHGB in reply to pumped1

Bloods are only an indicator and a small snapshot. My bloods (very extensive) come back fine, but I have cirrhosis.

But I have to ask the question, what makes you think you have a liver problem?

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mrsmerlin

Hi

None of us is qualified to give you definitive medical advice and can only talk about personal experience and things we have learned along the way.

As your bloods are negative I can kind of understand where the Dr. is coming from.

You don't say what it is that convinces you that you have liver problems. If Dr. Google is involved please don't assume the worst.

You have a right to a second opinion and you can discuss the need for a further test.

Hopefully your doctor will be right and you are free of liver disease.

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ser73039

Get yourself a GOOD Gastroenterlogist &/or a Nephrologist & have a complete work up! Lose this doctor fast!

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