Why do i feel like a hypochrondiac??

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FormerMember

7 Mar 2010

I was misdiagnosed in April 2008 (was told I had a benign liver tumour)but after having it removed in September 2008 i was told it was actually liver cancer. I have had a few issues since then the main one being a bile leak which lead to sepsis and quite a few more hospital stays.

I went to the Gp last week(for the first time in about 6 months)and i got the feeling i was being a bit of a nuisance.I pulled a muscle in my chest(felt like i was having a heart attack and was having trouble breathing)he gave me some codeine and sent me on my way.Hes also ordered some blood tests andI have to go back for the results on Tuesday.

However last night I noticed a lump at the top of my leg,I dont know whether to mention it to him(if he rolls his eyes at me again im gonna knock him out this time lol) or I dont know whether to leave it for a couple of weeks and hope it goes away.Im having a smear test in a couple of weeks so I may have the nurse check it out then.

The sensible part of me says i should tell the Dr on Tuesday,but im scared I will end up back in hospital just when I feel im starting to get back to normal.

FormerMember over 15 years ago

If in doubt get yourself checked out.......love Carol x
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FormerMember over 15 years ago

Hi i think you have every right to be concerned and as for your doctor he needs a kick where the sun dont shine. please dont leave it for a few weeks to ge checked you are better being safe than sorry, you should maybe consider seeing another doctor or changing all togather xx hope its all nothing to worry about
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FormerMember over 15 years ago

You must get this checked out. Is there any chance you could see another doctor at the practice?
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FormerMember over 15 years ago

Hi there is other drs there but unfortunatly he is the best of a bad bunch!!

I do have a good Oncologist who I see every 3 months so I may give him a call.I can usually get an appointment to see him the same week that I call.

It probably is nothing but I will get it checked,just to put my mind at rest.

Thanks for all your comments.

Essgirl
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FormerMember over 15 years ago

I had bowel cancer and since then broke my foot. When I asked my GP for a bone scan his comment was "Your getting your money's worth out of the NHS." My reply was "Well I have paid enough in and I worked for 30 years for them for peanuts." He just smiled at me and did as I asked. Hope things go well for you. Love Julie x
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