doctor's next week

[majorcagirl]

the results of my skin biopsy are finally at the doctors. When I phoned I was hoping to be told nothing to worry about. However I was told to make an appointment to see the doctor to discuss the results. Can't see her till tuesday so maximum worry time!!

[Zest Healthy BMI]

Hi Betty,

This is most likely to be 'procedural' rather than indicating that anything is wrong with your results, so please do try not to let the potential of worry get out of control. I can understand it will have added to your fears because you were anticipating being told on the phone that there was nothing to worry about, but maybe the policy is that admin staff just aren't allowed to discuss results (regardless of outcome).

I hope you can keep busy as much as possible over the weekend, to stop yourself worrying. You could try phoning them back to say that you wonder if they can reassure you or not. But again, I don't know if they would be able to do that, as it might be that the admin staff aren't allowed to discuss results at all - leaving it to the doctors.

I really hope you are able to focus on enjoying your weekend, rather than allowing the cycle of worry to take hold. I'm glad you've got an appointment reasonably early in the week, and it will soon by Tuesday, and then you'll be able to finally get your results. I hope they will be fine.

Lowcal

[majorcagirl in reply to Zest]

thank you. I'm not usually a worrier over health matters its just that I've had this rash now since oct/nov. and its getting me down. Doesn't help that I've now seen five different doctors.!

[Zest Healthy BMI in reply to majorcagirl]

Hopefully they'll be able to explain your results very soon - sounds like you've had a long journey with this, and seen all those different doctors. Maybe that's why they want to ensure you have a good consultation - so that the doctor can talk you through it face to face to enable you to ask any questions etc.

[jayz89]

Could you ask for the doctor to call you to discuss the results? It seems unfair you have this worry over your head

[majorcagirl]

I would if I thought that anyone would answer the phone! Seriously. tuesday isn't too far away. I'm looking up holidays to take my mind off it!!

[Zest Healthy BMI in reply to majorcagirl]

Looking up holidays sounds like a great distraction!

[kantara71 in reply to majorcagirl]

Good words from Local. I also had tests last week, just annual check for cholestral and a liver function test, as the doctor put me on statins a year ago. Also got a letter telling me to make an appointment but it did state there was nothing to worry about and that it is a routine appointment. If it was urgent then i am sure they would have got you in asap? Try not to dwell on it majorcalgirl and enjoy your weekend

[nhs2015]

It will be ok love because if it was bad they would have got you in straight away. So look on the bright side, don't panic

[majorcagirl]

thanks for all your replies.I'm feeling quite calm today.!

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Good luck