Another Blood Test with an Abnormality [Archive]

MidnightCalm

08-10-10, 21:41

They told me something on mine was abnormal and I'd have to go back for another, they never told me which was abnormal though, they said (borderline), when I went to the head of the practice he said it wasn't bad it was in the high end of the normal range and said he didn't see why I needed to go and get repeats but to go and get them anyway just to put my mind at rest, needless to say I didn't go and get them done, kind of regretting it now.

ladybird64

08-10-10, 21:44

Again today i have been told that my Blood Test has shown something Abnormal.

I won't find out until Tuesday what it is, It's the last thing i need right now with me being worried about my mouth/throat problems.

Was it the doctor that told you this or receptionist? If it's urgent a doctor would normally call you in, you wouldn't be waiting until Tuesday and receptionists are not supposed to give out info over the phone.

A large percentage of blood tests have to be re-done because of slightly abnormal results, it doesn't mean anything sinister.
You mentioned "again today"..have you had abnormal results before and if so, what were they?

MidnightCalm

08-10-10, 22:01

Was it the doctor that told you this or receptionist?

I'm guessing it was the receptionist as they said the same to me, they're not qualified to tell you are they?

ladybird64

08-10-10, 22:01

Nope :winks:

Eggy

08-10-10, 23:49

They must have said which reading was abnormal?

I phoned them today and the receptionist said something was Abnormal and i would have to see a GP, I didn't book an appointment as i already have one booked for Tuesday.

I rang them late today (around 4pm) and someone was supposed to have rang me back but they never did.

Eggy

08-10-10, 23:52

Was it the doctor that told you this or receptionist? If it's urgent a doctor would normally call you in, you wouldn't be waiting until Tuesday and receptionists are not supposed to give out info over the phone.

A large percentage of blood tests have to be re-done because of slightly abnormal results, it doesn't mean anything sinister.
You mentioned "again today"..have you had abnormal results before and if so, what were they?

The receptionist told me.

I have had 2 or 3 Abnormalities in the past 2 months, I have had slightly high ESR readings, Slightly high WBC readings and another thing as well.

nomorepanic

08-10-10, 23:52

Well it could be something so simple but they are not allowed to say over the phone.

I have loads of abnormal blood tests results at the moment so I am used to them saying you need to see the doc so I just call and ask for specific readings and tell them I know what all the readings mean I just want to know those ones lol.

The doc will tell you more anyway so that is something else to add to the list and make sure you get all the questions answered this time ok?

suzy-sue

08-10-10, 23:54

If it was serious someone would have rung you Eggy..Are they open on Sat mornings ? ..If so ,go down there and get your results ,tell them its important you know as its making you feel ill with worry .Im sure its nothing to worry about ,the same happens to lots of people .Sue x

Eggy

11-10-10, 22:55

Tomorrow i will find out what the problem was in the blood test, I will keep you posted.

jeanne48

12-10-10, 13:00

i to always have abnormal blood results the latest to much iron i got hozy appointment on 14th this month so your not alone hun xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

paula lynne

12-10-10, 14:05

Hiya Eggy! Me and Sammi are here love....what are your results??:hugs:

paula lynne

12-10-10, 14:54

Eggy youve gone offline without saying about your results?!...whats happened..are you ok?? xxx

Eggy

12-10-10, 16:26

Eggy youve gone offline without saying about your results?!...whats happened..are you ok?? xxx

Hi, I've only just logged on for the first time today, I left myself logged in whilst i have been out and about.

The doctor never said what was abnormal but just said it wasn't anything to worry about.

However, I have to have some more blood tests done next week for Vitamin B12 levels as they haven't been checked and also things like Celiac Disease and a few other things are being tested for.

paula lynne

12-10-10, 21:44

Hi Eggy so sorry for the delay, Ive been offline for 5 hrs dealing with a major crisis with a neighbour...... anyway.....
WHAT is going on with your gp...they tell you that you have an abnormal result...call you in after making you wait...and TELL YOU NOTHING?? and its nothing to worry about?
"What" is nothing to worry about??
I cant believe they put you through the stress of the past week for nothing!
Why did they call you in if you are ok?
Again, I really cant get my head around it..your bloods were abnormal..they call you in...to say...youre ok?
Eggy, something is wrong here love....how dare they stress you out for nothing!! How are you now? x:doh:

paula lynne

12-10-10, 22:16

Hi eggy I see you are back online...what is going on with your gp? why would they call you in to tell you all is ok? Ive been worried about you all day ! x:scared15:

ladybird64

12-10-10, 22:16

I don't know about Eggy but I think you are close to breaking point Paula!

I'm sure Eggy is more than capable of asking the GP what exactly the problem was with these "abnormal" results, he doesn't seem to have done that so I guess that is up to him.

I would hazard a guess you have offered all the practical advice that you can as have many others in previous posts...I'm sure there are many that can give Eggy the empathy that he seems to want.

Eggy

12-10-10, 22:22

Hi eggy I see you are back online...what is going on with your gp? why would they call you in to tell you all is ok? Ive been worried about you all day ! x:scared15:

Well the receptionist said i needed to go in as i had an abnormal result on something, I already had my appointment booked for today before i had the results back and it was only Friday and i had the results, It can't be anything serious as they would have said they just said something showed up being slightly high but it's nothing to worry about and to have some more tests to be tested for Vitamin B12 and a few other things.

kibbutz83

12-10-10, 22:39

Hi Paula Lynne, I really feel for you right now sweetheart. For a while I became too involved with Eggy, and was getting really upset with the whole support thing... I am in desperate need of support myself and I have found that it's just too stressful and draining supporting someone who has heightened health anxiety :( Maybe it's time to look after you now :) x

Eggy

14-10-10, 13:25

I had a letter through the post today from the doctors, It said that my ESR levels are improving but still raised and a slight rise in my White Blood Cell Count.

KK77

14-10-10, 14:40

This is really nothing to worry about. I have had borderline or slightly raised readings before and it certainly hasn't killed me.

Glad it's at least improving.

Eggy

14-10-10, 14:51

This is really nothing to worry about. I have had borderline or slightly raised readings before and it certainly hasn't killed me.

Glad it's at least improving.

It's just strange how on my last 3-4 blood tests i constantly have something like ESR or White Blood Cell Count that is raised.

suzy-sue

14-10-10, 15:54

I did tell you that raised white blood count can be caused by STRESS ....You didnt take any notice tho . You have been stressing a lot lately havent you ? It takes its toll on the physical as well as the mental well being of the individual ..Sue x

Eggy

17-10-10, 23:52

I have yet another blood test this week.

Inspires

18-10-10, 10:10

Blimey honey, you'll have no blood left soon, and that'll be a real worry! :winks:

Hope things go well.

Sue x

pinkpiglet

18-10-10, 12:29

Eggy

18-10-10, 16:17

Raised white blood cells usually indicate that you have an infection within your body. Your body raises its white blood cells to fight off infections. This is their purpose. I have had this happen on occassion and the doctor will just keep repeating your blood tests until they come back clear. It is probably a simple water infection.

In the last 3 blood tests i have had over the past 9-10 weeks these have been the results:-

Blood Test #1:- Raised WBC.

Blood Test #2:- Raised ESR (Not sure if WBC was raised in that one.)

Blood Test #3:- Raised WBC & ESR.

Eggy

19-10-10, 10:36

Just had my blood test, It was to check B12, Folate, Coeliac Disease and CRP.

I have to have another full blood count done next week as well to check my ESR and WBC levels again. :(

Eggy

21-10-10, 14:57

Phoned up this morning and blood test results were abnormal.

ladybird64

21-10-10, 15:07

Was it the receptionist that told you this again?

Have you been called in to see the doctor? I'm assuming that this medical wannabee at your surgery has told you what these abnormal results are? :)

Eggy

21-10-10, 15:59

Was it the receptionist that told you this again?

Have you been called in to see the doctor? I'm assuming that this medical wannabee at your surgery has told you what these abnormal results are? :)

I phoned reception this morning to see if they had my results and was told my results are abnormal but they wouldn't tell me what was abnormal :mad:

I know this blood test was specifically looking at 4 things, Folate, B12, Coeliac Disease and CRP.

suzy-sue

21-10-10, 18:14

If it was serious the Dr would have rung you .All those things can be easily treated .Hope we arent going to have this again over the week end Eggy ? :lac: sue

Eggy

21-10-10, 18:16

If it was serious the Dr would have rung you .All those things can be easily treated .Hope we arent going to have this again over the week end Eggy ? :lac: sue

My house phone hasn't been working lately so they wouldn't have been able to contact me anyway, I think C-RP will be the abnormal one in my opinion.

I'm going to ring them again tomorrow because i want answers, I have been saying for a while now that something is wrong and all my blood tests keep showing abnormalities, Every one i have had since August has had the same result, Now i have been tested for other things and that is abnormal too.

When i had the blood test on Tuesday i was fairly certain that the C-RP levels would be high, C-RP is a marker for diseases, Although i won't think about anything until i have spoken to them again tomorrow.

JaneC

21-10-10, 18:25

Good luck Eggy, you really need to get a proper explanation of what's going on :hugs:

Eggy

21-10-10, 18:35

Good luck Eggy, you really need to get a proper explanation of what's going on :hugs:

Thanks and your right JaneC :)

I'm not criticizing my doctors BUT i am not getting explanations and not getting any opinions as to what they think is going on.

They have referred me to 2 specialists, A Chronic Fatigue Specialist & a Gastroentrologist but they don't actually seem to know what is going on.

My requests to see a Neurologist haven't been accepted.

I know why i have been referred to a Gastroentrologist as i had a letter yesterday saying it was because something in my blood tests has remained slightly abnormal.

I don't know what to think at the moment, Sometimes i think they aren't investigating things enough hence all these abnormal Blood Test results.

baileys

21-10-10, 18:54

Eggy

21-10-10, 19:08

eggy i would imagine that your doc is getting confused as to who to send you to.
Blood test dont tell them what is wrong (most of the time anyway)they only give an indication that things are not quite right somewhere and then they go by the symptoms that you are having as to where to send you.

Maybe :confused:

Something is going on somewhere, I'm eager to know what is abnormal in these latest results given that they were looking at different things this time.

I still think i should be referred to a Neurologist as well, That way they can check for any Neurological problems as well as throat and stomach problems by sending me to a Gastroentrologist.

Swallowing problems can be caused by Neurological problems as well as other things to do with the throat and esophagus so i don't understand why i haven't been referred to a Neurologist but it's up to them not me.

baileys

21-10-10, 19:38

Maybe :confused:

Something is going on somewhere, I'm eager to know what is abnormal in these latest results given that they were looking at different things this time.

I still think i should be referred to a Neurologist as well, That way they can check for any Neurological problems as well as throat and stomach problems by sending me to a Gastroentrologist.

Swallowing problems can be caused by Neurological problems as well as other things to do with the throat and esophagus so i don't understand why i haven't been referred to a Neurologist but it's up to them not me.
What youve got to remember eggy is that a neurologist will only do a basic neuro test on you to see if he can see any problems and then only take things further if he thinks it is needed.
Will that set your mind at rest.....i thought you had already been tested.

Eggy

21-10-10, 20:02

What youve got to remember eggy is that a neurologist will only do a basic neuro test on you to see if he can see any problems and then only take things further if he thinks it is needed.
Will that set your mind at rest.....i thought you had already been tested.

I understand that but a Neurologist is obviously an expert and are mroe qualified than a GP to look at those kind of things.

I have had a basic exam done by my doctor but not a Neurologist.

ladybird64

21-10-10, 20:12

My house phone hasn't been working lately so they wouldn't have been able to contact me anyway, I think C-RP will be the abnormal one in my opinion.

I'm going to ring them again tomorrow because i want answers, I have been saying for a while now that something is wrong and all my blood tests keep showing abnormalities, Every one i have had since August has had the same result, Now i have been tested for other things and that is abnormal too.

When i had the blood test on Tuesday i was fairly certain that the C-RP levels would be high, C-RP is a marker for diseases, Although i won't think about anything until i have spoken to them again tomorrow.

Eggy, Eggy..this is just daft.

I don't understand why when you get into the doctors surgery you seem to clam up and not ask relevant questions but go into great detail here about your tests and "abnormal" results?

You say you will ring tomorrow but why can't you make an appointment, go in and discuss these matters at length? I would be surprised if the doctor would be willing to discuss blood tests with you over the phone unless you are intending to speak to the receptionist again.

Who, by the way, has NO qualification to tell you that your results are abnormal..blood test results are made up of facts and figures, they do not have a big notice saying "ABNORMAL" on them.

You said that your request for a neurology consult was refused..if so, he must have told you on what grounds. Did you actually ask him or was it a case of him saying nothing again?

Did you take your list of symptoms and discuss them with him?

I think you need to devote just as much time getting a meaningful and explanatory dialogue going with your doctor as you do writing about your symptoms and results here.

Support you will get here but answers you will not as there is nobody qualified to give them.

Maybe this is something you need to think about and maybe act on hun.

KK77

21-10-10, 20:13

I understand that but a Neurologist is obviously an expert and are mroe qualified than a GP to look at those kind of things.

I have had a basic exam done by my doctor but not a Neurologist.

Eggy, I can see that you're getting really frustrated here but the neuro tests you had were NOT basic. You're getting yourself into a state and assuming the worst. Take a deep breath and a step back.

The "abnormalities" that have shown up do not necessarily mean something sinister. Something obviously isn't quite right but it could be many things of a much more benign nature.

Do you understand?

Eggy

21-10-10, 20:41

Eggy, Eggy..this is just daft.

I don't understand why when you get into the doctors surgery you seem to clam up and not ask relevant questions but go into great detail here about your tests and "abnormal" results?

You say you will ring tomorrow but why can't you make an appointment, go in and discuss these matters at length? I would be surprised if the doctor would be willing to discuss blood tests with you over the phone unless you are intending to speak to the receptionist again.

Who, by the way, has NO qualification to tell you that your results are abnormal..blood test results are made up of facts and figures, they do not have a big notice saying "ABNORMAL" on them.

You said that your request for a neurology consult was refused..if so, he must have told you on what grounds. Did you actually ask him or was it a case of him saying nothing again?

Did you take your list of symptoms and discuss them with him?

I think you need to devote just as much time getting a meaningful and explanatory dialogue going with your doctor as you do writing about your symptoms and results here.

Support you will get here but answers you will not as there is nobody qualified to give them.

Maybe this is something you need to think about and maybe act on hun.

Hi Ladybird,

If i can i will get in tomorrow if not i will have to try and speak to a doctor over the phone as i have spoken to one over the phone before about my blood test results.

The receptionists and not just 1 but all of them tell you that your results are abnormal i have spoken to different ones and i have always been told on the phone that they are abnormal.

For the past 3-4 visits to the doctors i have always handed over a list of my problems/symptoms.

I think they are expecting me to wait until i have seen the Gastroentrologist before possibly going to a Neuro which makes no sense as i could be waiting until after Christmas just to see the Gastroentrologist and then being referred to a Neuro would be months after that, Why not refer me at the same time it doesn't make sense?

I do try my best at the doctors and do ask questions but sometimes i feel like i am banging my head against a brick wall.

Eggy

21-10-10, 20:42

Eggy, I can see that you're getting really frustrated here but the neuro tests you had were NOT basic. You're getting yourself into a state and assuming the worst. Take a deep breath and a step back.

The "abnormalities" that have shown up do not necessarily mean something sinister. Something obviously isn't quite right but it could be many things of a much more benign nature.

Do you understand?

Hello Melancholia, What kind of Neuro exam did my GP do on me then?

I know it could be anything but it's normal to worry when yet another blood test has come back abnormal especially when these ones are different to the last lot but i'm not thinking about it too much today as i am going to wait and see what happens tomorrow.

KK77

21-10-10, 20:54

Hello Melancholia, What kind of Neuro exam did my GP do on me then?

A very thorough one Eggy. Remember we went through all this with Debs on your other thread?

If there was something sinister it would have shown up then. A neuro will carry out exactly the SAME tests and ONLY refer you for further investigative and invasive tests (like MRI, EMG) if he/she is not satisfied with THAT.

ladybird64

21-10-10, 21:01

For the past 3-4 visits to the doctors i have always handed over a list of my problems/symptoms.

Ah-ha! Very good but have you tried to discuss it with them or just waited for their comments? Pin them down mate, ask what they think the problems are.

I think they are expecting me to wait until i have seen the Gastroentrologist before possibly going to a Neuro which makes no sense as i could be waiting until after Christmas just to see the Gastroentrologist and then being referred to a Neuro would be months after that, Why not refer me at the same time it doesn't make sense?

See above. :D That is a sensible question and I can understand your frustration but have they really said there is a possibility of a Neuro referral? If they don't think it warrants it they are not going to do it my friend and I think you need to understand that.
Having said that (and seeing as you answered so nicely :winks:) I think you are due an explanation of if not, why not.

I do try my best at the doctors and do ask questions but sometimes i feel like i am banging my head against a brick wall.

I don't think you are at all but would say that you, in the nicest possible way, want someone to say "there is something wrong but we don't know what".

Now please don't accuse me of saying that you wish an illness on yourself because I don't think that. What I think you want is validation that "something" isn't right so you can have the tests you crave and maybe the peace that you need.

I think we need an Eggy action plan, a list of questions that you can ask your doctor and that you will insist they give you answers to.
I also think that at some point, you will have to understand that doctors are the experts and if they have done correct testing which they HAVE, you may not get what you want.

I have a daughter who has showed certain symptoms recently that have been validated by her GP. She has been told that she needs an MRI and will have to wait 3 months and have to go out of the area to get it done.

Sometimes you just have to be patient and accept what the doctor says.

Good luck :flowers:

I hope this message makes sense, I have done something wrong with the quote thingies!

KK77

21-10-10, 21:10

LB, stop playing around with the thingies or you will be sent to Zogg for fondling :D

ladybird64

21-10-10, 21:11

Promises promises..:noangel:

Eggy

21-10-10, 21:23

A very thorough one Eggy. Remember we went through all this with Debs on your other thread?

If there was something sinister it would have shown up then. A neuro will carry out exactly the SAME tests and ONLY refer you for further investigative and invasive tests (like MRI, EMG) if he/she is not satisfied with THAT.

I was always under the impression that Neurologists always done an MRI & EMG and possibly a NCV if you were referred to them?

So the test my doctor done on me is the same basic exam that a Neurologist would do if i was referred to them?

nomorepanic

21-10-10, 21:31

I saw a neurologist and never had an MRI or anything else.

They did exactly what the GP did to you.

Eggy

21-10-10, 21:33

I saw a neurologist and never had an MRI or anything else.

They did exactly what the GP did to you.

Oh, I never knew that i presume tests were always done, I thought if a GP referred you to a Neurologist it was to be checked and tested by an expert.

nomorepanic

21-10-10, 21:41

They do neurological tests not scans unless they feel you need them.

baileys

21-10-10, 21:43

I was always under the impression that Neurologists always done an MRI & EMG and possibly a NCV if you were referred to them?

So the test my doctor done on me is the same basic exam that a Neurologist would do if i was referred to them?

I told you that eggy, the neuro will only really do the same test as the doc. Ive been to a neurologists 3 times and ive only ever had the same test as the doc's done.
You will only be referred for further tests if he feels that they are needed.

Eggy

21-10-10, 23:12

I hope this message makes sense, I have done something wrong with the quote thingies!

Yeah it makes sense Ladybird, All i wanna know is what is going on or at least an opinion and it would be nice to have tests done to give me total peace of mind.

Eggy

21-10-10, 23:13

They do neurological tests not scans unless they feel you need them.

What did they do when you went?

nomorepanic

21-10-10, 23:16

The same as you had I think in a lot of ways

Tested reflexes, made me stand on one leg, walk down a line.

Umm made me push their hand away against them holding it.

Nothing really exciting

Eggy

21-10-10, 23:32

The same as you had I think in a lot of ways

Tested reflexes, made me stand on one leg, walk down a line.

Umm made me push their hand away against them holding it.

Nothing really exciting

Yep sounds very similar to what i had.

daybyday

21-10-10, 23:50

Similar to me when I went to the Neurologist. And when I got her written assessment report to take to a new dr. She was very thorough in explaining my responses, reflexes, reactions. They do notice a lot more than we think, if there was anything of further question to them.

Eggy

22-10-10, 17:58

Well i went to the doctors today and there's nothing of any concern but when you speak to the receptionists to get your results they make it sound bad.

suzy-sue

22-10-10, 18:07

Dont spk to them next time .See your Dr ..:yesyes: simples !!! sue

nomorepanic

22-10-10, 18:08

I would give up asking the receptionist and ask the doctor to let you know if he needs to see you next time.

nomorepanic

22-10-10, 18:11

I had the opposite problem to you the other day.

I called the results helpline as they ask between 1pm and 2pm and the nurse said all bloods are ok. Now I know that this is not true as I have some high levels with red blood count and low with the white.

I asked her specifically what the MCV count was and she said oh you will have to call back tomorrow I moved away from the screen now. I asked if she could go back and look and she said no she was going back to her office now and I would have to call back the next day. I never bothered!

What I do now is go down and tell them I want a print-out of the results then I can look at them myself as I know which readings I am keeping an eye on.