Ascites

[K-Bear88]

I’m going through the diagnosis process at the mo. Had CT scan last week. Follow up appointment isn’t until a week on Monday. I’m quite sure I’m suffering with ascites. Do I wait til that appointment to find out or should I call someone (consultant’s secretary or my own GP) to ask for it to be drained before then? I’m so uncomfortable 😔

[DianaPrince_]

Don't wait. Call your GP/ the consultant and/or go to A&E. You don't have to suffer. And don't feel like you're making a fuss.

[K-Bear88 in reply to DianaPrince_]

Thank you, that’s helpful xx

[Emcee71 in reply to K-Bear88]

Agree. I was waddling like a pregnant woman before my surgery and wish I had been advised that I could have it seen to (I wasn't nor was I even asked about my bloating) I hope you get it sorted out xx

[K-Bear88 in reply to Emcee71]

Thanks will do x

[Hotlantaphatz in reply to DianaPrince_]

Agree

[NewtonEmma1900]

I went to A and E where I was drained overnight and subsequently diagnosed. Whilst waiting for chemo to start about 5 to 6 weeks it had to be drained again as it was so bad : this time organised by my specialist nurse. 🙏

[K-Bear88 in reply to NewtonEmma1900]

Thank you for sharing x

[mrstadpole]

I went to A&E as I was in so much pain. I was admitted and was drained during the night. Hope it is solved soon x

[K-Bear88 in reply to mrstadpole]

Thanks so much x

[Katmal-UK]

Go to A and E. Don’t suffer, you have to be your own advocate. Don’t let anyone make you think you are making a fuss.

[K-Bear88 in reply to Katmal-UK]

Will do, thank you x

[Motiva]

Yes go to A&E. it was a route recommended to be by an NHS clinician to get seen sooner for my pleural effusion.

Not the time to be ‘polite’ and wait your turn!

Good luck,

Fx

[K-Bear88 in reply to Motiva]

Great thanks x

[Towergirl]

I went to GP with my bloated stomach while waiting to be seen/appointments at hospital . She sent me straight to hospital where I had an ultrasound, kept in a few night and sent home because didn’t want to drain me until I had a biopsy . Though I did get the CT scan earlier while admitted. Waited 3 weeks for biopsy being very uncomfortable looked like I was having twins. Drained 8 Lts after biopsy and again two weeks later before chemo started. Chemotherapy kept the fluid away.

So yes see GP for them to admit you or go to A&E. make a fuss.

Good luck with your treatment

[K-Bear88 in reply to Towergirl]

Thanks very much, good luck to you too x

[Hotlantaphatz]

go! Go! Go!

[SopSinger]

A&E at once, if not sooner!