knowing your blood test results

[theyintaeno]

thought this may be of interest. I went for bloods last week and they took more than normal and nurse said I needed to see my gp so she got me an appointment straight away. my crps were 67 and normal would be around 5 I have never questioned the results before but I will now. I had a severe viral infection and I was blaming the new injections for the way I felt I had let it go on for nearly 3weeks and it was only because I went for an annual check up that the nurse sent me to doc.She said I looked very ill and believe me I felt awful. Getting better every day " dont always blame the meds" this is my mantra from now on.

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[helixhelix]

That's a useful link, thanks.

I always think that we should keep track of our own results. Particularly as although there are the reference ranges, we each have our own "normal" amd it's useful to know what it is. I have naturally low inflammation markers, so doctors can easily ignore what is high for me as it fits I to the reference range of normal. If my CRP was 67 I would be in hospital, but I've known other people who always have high readings without ill effect.

You do have a right to get a print out of your test results, and this should give not only your result but also the reference range for that lab (they can differ).

[sylvi]

Let us know what the dr says please as i know i would be interested and the others here will be darling. Best of luck.xxx

[popsmith1874]

I always get a print out off my results as I've heard too many horror stories off my surgery missing important things and I can keep track off everything myself

[Hidden]

Oh yes. Always check my results on line after docs failed to tell me about iron deficiency, white cell count issues and high inflammatory markers.

[Mandalou]

I have patient access and get my results a day after the blood is taken at my GP every 8 weeks.

I have graphs now plotting results going back to 2015.

Fascinating and a brilliant tool to show friends and family to graphically explain how they show levels pre and post Biologics/steroids.

Gives the patient a feeling of control and a deeper understanding of their disease.

Mx

[GranAmie in reply to Mandalou]

aha - how does patient access work pse.

[Mandalou in reply to GranAmie]

Hi GranAmie

First step is to ask your at your GP’s reception if it is available.

Then they will tell you how to register and sign up online.

I downloaded the Patient Access App and in that I can see all my blood test results and book appountments and get my repeat prescriptions etc.

Because my GP has a shared care pathway I am able to have my 8 weekly blood tests done at my surgery.

FBC, Liver function, CRP, Kidneys and Urea and my blood pressure.

Good luck its a fantastic service , I hope you can get it or even find out if its being introduced.

Best wishes.

Mx

[Jamie345]

That's what is happening to me I started atCP 67 now 35 but I feel awful my nurse also said the same but predisinone has not worked for me from day 1, rheumy wanted another blood test so I had it done straight away and apparently he and head nurse to him will decide then what to do! I do not expect them to get results/answers as very busy and always take ages meanwhile I feel awful like you, days waiting are awful I'm thinking of going private for second opinion there is a very good rheumy near me in chertsey Surrey. I'm so desperate to have some quality of life.

[Jamie345]

Meant to say got sidetracked I have copies of all my blood test doctors reception print them out for you . Not that I understand them hahaha!