Painful lower right tummy - worried
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Painful lower right tummy - worried
| Fri, 12-14-2007 - 2:07pm |
I've been going mad for weeks now. In late November I started having a painful tummy, feeling sick, headaches, fever and feeling run down. I saw my doctor 3 times and he first thought it was a bug, then gladstones and now I was told my blood tests were normal but theres nothing they can do til my scan on Jan 7th 2008! The pain is killing me. I can go to the toilet but it's painful too, but theres nothing worrying in the act itself. A few weeks ago I was given this pills, Zydol 50mgs, which really do help the pain. Now could this be anything really bad or a bug? If I can go to the toilet, thats a good sign right?? Can anyone help me out here with any ideas?!?

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but we're assuming the doctor looked for infection.
This poster did have bloodwork done and even though she didn't name a CBC by name, I have to guess that it was done and no elevation was found.
I know what you mean about being a different type of patient, when dealing with chronic issues. I have to do the same, but our general visitors here have a specific issue that they are concerned about.
I agree that the testing could and should be scheduled sooner, but not everyone is of the personality to 'insist' on having things done. All I can do is suggest a direction; it is up to the patient/poster to take the information and run with it!
Another consideration is that this poster is in Wales and possibly the doctor-patient relationship isn't what you and I have been accustomed to.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts; you and I expect to be listened to and have learned how to get it!

<I know she had bloodwork.
That is a very good attitude to have! Just be

<Blood tests reveal a lot. If your blood failed to reveal a dramatic diagnosis, let me suggest one thing: stress.
Think about it: you began to feel abnormal late November...around the holiday. Now the other "big" holiday is quickly approaching and it could be something as simple as stress.
Welcome, glad you found us.
Yes, stress can add to our everyday problems, but welshgirl and her doctor

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