Doctors visit today need more tests

janer1967

Hi all 

Joining @woodbine and @MarkN88 waiting for results and tests 

Had my routine diabetic review today nurse happy with everything relating to diabetes 

However was action required note from gp that my blood and urine test showed concerns over kidney function 

Now waiting for call tomorrow about what gp wants to do next 

I'm not overly concerned but like the others a waiting game 

MarkM88

Jane, I can sympathise greatly, it’s hard to be told something may be wrong and need investigating. I hope you get answers soon. 

Luna51

Hello @janer1967

Sorry to hear this, I have had several tests this year and found the waiting bit was always the hardest part. 
I hope you (and everyone else waiting for them) have your answers very soon.. X

Cress

Best wishes @janer1967
Hope everything turns out OK.

I've been waiting results of second chest xray after the first one showed something or nothing ...
First time my GP rang a couple of days after but this time it's been about ten days and heard nowt....so I'm going to take take that as a good sign 

Then worry later if I need too ...lol

Cher_Alumni

@janer1967 @Cress and everyone waiting for test results, sending you lots of positive thoughts! The waiting period can feel like an absolute age - I truly hope everything is fine 

Justcheckingin15

@janer1967, Fingers crossed about your Kidney function, and glad to hear your diabetic test was ok.

Grinchy

hope you get news soon, take care xx

Sandy_123

@janer1967 hope every thing goes OK.

chiarieds

Hoping all will be will @janer1967 - my GP had concerns over my kidney function a couple of years ago. A repeat test was done a couple of weeks later, which then showed this was within normal limits.

Ami2301

Hope you're not waiting too much longer for results/next steps @janer1967

66Mustang

Good luck, I hope they don’t take too long.

janer1967

Bit of update 

The test had shown up issues with saturation levels and with other symptoms like ongoing cough and phlem which I put down to smokers cough the concern is now it could be early copd 

Waiting to speak to gp who isn't back till Tues 

Not asking for medical advice judt anyone had similar 

Cress

I take ventolin and a steroid inhaler for asthma/copd  as its put in my medical records...never actually had mention of copd from gp it's just in my notes .
Only had problems with coughing when I've not used my inhaler...

I also smoke.

Tori_Scope

It's good that they've caught it early if that's what it ends up being @janer1967 Sorry, I'm sure you've probably mentioned this elsewhere, but do you smoke currently? 

janer1967

@Tori_Scope

Yes I smoke and have done since I was 15 years old so nearly 40 years 

Only got myself to blame think its time to follow in @woodbine steps and give it up easier said than done 

Sandy_123

Have you had lung function tests, I was born with bad lungs and endless lung function tests, they told me my lungs were now copd. 

janer1967

@Sandy_123 no not yet waiting for gp to discuss next steps 

Tori_Scope

It's definitely not easy, but I imagine that's something they'll suggest to you @janer1967. They should be able to offer you some support in quitting, if that's something you'd find helpful or motivating. We're all rooting for you!

janer1967

Thanks @Tori_Scope need to wait and see only concerns at present no doubt need further tests and agree that will be first thing they suggest if it is copd 

I have quit before using a support programme but unfortunately started again When my marriage broke up no excuse 

janer1967

Thanks @Cressida its not diagnosed yet maybe nothing at all but think its time to try quit whatever 

Was considering vape tho no idea what to get 

Lou67

Aww hi @janer1967

Hope your not waiting to long on your results, and hope it’s good news.

Take care ❤️