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Awaiting results, going insane 🙈😢

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I recently had a ultrasound as I’ve been feeling awful... the lovely lady said to call for results as I have yet the receptionist had said I can’t get a call for 2 weeks. My question is would they have told me at the scan if it was anything bad? All she said was no gallstones 🤷‍♀️ I’m a born worrier! But I’ve been killing the no alcohol! I never ever thought I would at 29 I really thought my parents would be at my funeral soon. I’m just worried as I feel so poorly. Will the go contact me if there was anything wrong before the 2 weeks? I apologise as there are so many of you suffering & I hate to be a hinder.

Anyways I just have to say I have so much love and respect for anyone kicking the booze❤️

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Richard-Allen

Sadly, this is very much a waiting game I'm afraid.

While radiologist's or sonographer's are fully trained in using the equipment, they may also act as an advisor if anything is highlighted in the images or there are any concerns. These are then highlighted and drawn the consultants attention.

The consultant is the the person who make that final assessment on the images.

For the past 18-months, many hospitals have been really struggling with Covid-19, and this has caused a back log of cases waiting for the consultants to review cases. Even though covid cases in hospitals have now dropped, it's very much a case of playing catch-up.

Try to be brave and hang on in there. Just try and believe that "no news is good news".

Good luck,

Richard

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JMG24 in reply to Richard-Allen

Thank you so much for your reply I completely understand the strain the hospitals are under, health anxiety like to take over sometimes unfortunately x

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I think you should seriously consider talking to your GP about having councelling for the anxiety and depression you are suffering from before it completely takes over your life. Anxiety alone will cause symptoms you say you have and once you can control and get rid of it you will see yourself and your health in a far more realistic light and be able to deal with any health issues you may have rather than continually worrying about it. Regular daily exercise is the best stress buster there is and along with a healthy diet, your outlook on life will become so much brighter and your physical health will improve too.Good luck.

Laura

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Thank you so much for your reply, yes you are right I am currently seeing a councillor and trying to address the causes etc, I understand fully that anxiety can cause symptoms I’ve lived with the little bug since I was a teen 🙈 I respect my doctors and completely understand that anxiety is a major factor in a lot I just hope that they don’t just think it’s my “anxiety” if you no what I mean & I guess I’m just going to have to be reassured with my scan although I no in myself I can feel the pain. Well I’ve woken up this morning and is determined to eat healthy, exercise more, remove the cigarettes and literally just think happy thoughts 🤣 & carrying on fighting the no alcohol bug. I am an alcoholic and I can’t drink but I will not let that define me! Everyone on here is a god sent ❤️ So thankyou again x

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Well done. Like Dean said don't say "my anxiety " it's not yours, you don't own it, you don't want it. It's something you have but you're going to get rid of it. So pleased you are now looking after your health and fitness it will definately help. Yes there are a lot of good knowledgeable supportive people here.

Xx

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Hi your story has really moved me and for someone so young I have struggled with binge drinking from anxiety at times in my life I'm not a alcoholic but I'm trying to possibly stop altogether exept certain occasions and just having the amount they say the liver if healthy can cope with under 6 units you will find AA very supportive and the group meetings have a kind of magical effect, I intend to go again now lockdowns over,I find swimming very helpful for relaxing the mind and body and it's a good all round exercise also walking in nature and helping others could help you too if you have time and are unemployed, pets are good for stress relief too yoga and meditation c d hypnosis c d too take care and I hope you have good results 🤗xx

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deanw41

Ask for your report to be emailed to you,I do the day after. In fact I quiz the person doing the scan!! I have General Anxiety Disorder no way can I wait that long. I appreciate the NHS is busy and you might have to wait for a consultant to talk you through it,but I have emailed over and get a same day doctors app or failing that my friend is a doctor who is has been with me through all of this. Trying not to drink,and that anxiety which makes you want to drink,on no!! Keep going fellow sober warrior!! Get them results,there YOUR results and you entitled to them!!!! Best of luck!! 😊👍ps. I have built a good rapport with my consultant’s secretary,she knows I’m sweating for them results!!

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JMG24 in reply to deanw41

Thank you so much, when health anxiety is a shit 🙈 I managed to get a call who today & she said the ultra sound is normal, scaring on one of my kidneys which I think is from a kidney infection when I was a teen. I’m relieved 😅 but still confused why I feel so awful. An ultra sound would pick up anything bad wouldn’t it? X

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deanw41 in reply to JMG24

Depends what your complain is? Liver? Have you had bloods done?

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JMG24 in reply to deanw41

I have upper right and left pains, tingly/ burning hands and aching limbs ... just feeling really unwell, my doctors done a lot of bloods and said everything was normal and sent me for a scan as she thought maybe I had gallstones

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deanw41 in reply to JMG24

Oh wonder what that is? I have gallstones,there not too much bother although I know they can be for some.

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JMG24 in reply to deanw41

I have no idea 🤷‍♀️ I was convinced I was on my way out after visiting doctor google! I just hope if it was anything awful they would have been able to see it on the scan! Although I will forever be thankful for scaring myself silly and start my recovery for the drink 🙌 she had suggested fibromyalgia I have yet to know what that is x

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deanw41 in reply to JMG24

Well that’s what happened to me and that’s what HAD to happen to me to get me off the drink, damn stuff had me hook, line and sinker!! But I didn’t sink, it’s not been easy but it’s bloody worth it,my life is a lot richer in many ways. I was luck to catch my early,but only because I got ascites. 14 months and compensated. Freedom from the chains of the bottle!! I wish you all the success in your recovery!! Ps. Dr Google had me dead and buried this time last year!! I just stick to this forum which is brilliant and if I need to know anything I email my consultant. Another thing for me has been to work on my anxiety,I don’t fight it anymore just let it pass through me. I don’t say my Anxiety I don’t own it and it doesn’t own me,it’s THE anxiety and it shall past. 😊👍

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JMG24 in reply to deanw41

That’s amazing! I’ve read your post and hats off to you sir! You are a warrior! Sometimes I guess we just need a scaring otherwise I don’t see there would be a lovely light at the end of that tunnel! Thank you! Unfortunately anxiety had been a little friend of mine for a very long time but I’m ready to cut ties! Guess I’ll have to pull up my big girl pants and excuse my french but slowly sort my shit out! Good luck too you too what ever your doing seems to be working!

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deanw41 in reply to JMG24

Thank you!! Keeping talking ,connection is everything!!!😊👍

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Ajayq in reply to JMG24

Please don’t google to much, the sheer anxiety will be horrid and out brain is very good at mimicking those symptoms you read about, speaking from experience. The folks on this forum are brilliant

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Tvlr112

Typically the person doing the ultrasound is fully capable of telling you what they see (mine specifically pointed out every organ and told my gf and I everything to look out for in each one). I’ve heard stories of techs not being able to do this though. Nonetheless, if something was clearly off, you would’ve known.

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JMG24 in reply to Tvlr112

Thank you so much! I expected the worse but hoped for the best! I had a call from the gp who said it was clear, I have no idea what the pain is as it’s awful but I’m very relieved x

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Chocolate41

I had a Ct scan of my abdomen yesterday and I am trying to patient and not worry too much.It is hard though and I know what you are going through.Stay calm.

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JMG24 in reply to Chocolate41

I hope it goes well! The thought is worse I think! Let me know, I’m still in limbo but determined to have a good day 😊 x

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Ewife

Our experience with various member of my family suffering ill health atm, is that NHS have become much more streamlined at acting fast when things are really wrong, and putting in a pile to wait if it's not so critical. So more than ever now, No News is Good News 🙂

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JMG24 in reply to Ewife

Hey, hey yes I totally understand & sometimes I do question myself as I would never want to waste anyone’s time! But I no I can feel the pain also I think it’s the added worry that you are being dismissed because of your anxiety, but of a rollercoaster, addressing my anxiety will be a major step forward 😊 x

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Ewife in reply to JMG24

Totally understand and sympathise. I have the same conversations with my lovely Mum all the time who has had serious health issues and suffers with anxiety. Had my fair share of anxiety lately too......the old adrenaline- Friend and Foe!

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Gabe61

Hi. I’m sorry you have to go through this. I was diagnosed with PBC about 6 weeks ago. My dr told me that the tests would be send to a specialty lab so the results would take 2 or 3 weeks and they did. It’s so hard and scared to have to wait but I’m sure if they have all the results they will call you. Oh and giant congrats on your sobriety!!! I’ve been sober for just over 24 years and yes it was so very hard especially in the beginning! Hang in there, one day at a time and it absolutely will get better. You are worth it 💕

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DM-001

thats really quite short for a CT scan, mine was 2 weeks

JMG24 profile image
JMG24

I called my gp as I was anxious she said I had to wait 2 weeks but to call back in a couple days if your worried, it might not be any help but it’s worth a try ☺️ X

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