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    Blood test results

    Last week I had a full blood count along with coeliac screening. I had the blood test while I had the flu or some sort of infection.

    Received a letter in the post today from my GP saying they had tried numerous times to contact me (they didn’t) and that I should book an appointment at my earliest convenience. I’m already in a phase of high anxiety due to my stomach (see my recent posts) so this sent me into overdrive.

    Phoned up the surgery and they said my GP would call me back, which he did almost an hour later.

    He explained that it’s ‘nothing dangerous and nothing to worry about’ but he wants me in for repeat blood test. Apparently, my red blood and white blood count is higher than usual, some inflammatory markers are present and liver markers are also a bit high.

    I don’t know what to make of this. I told him I get worried easily but he replied saying I should relax and enjoy my weekend and come see him on Monday.
    Last edited by shotta287; 31-05-19 at 20:19.

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    Re: Blood test results

    Hi

    This is just a courtesy reply to let you know that your post was moved from its original place to a sub-forum that is more relevant to your issue.

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    Re: Blood test results

    Quote Originally Posted by shotta287 View Post
    he replied saying I should relax and enjoy my weekend and come see him on Monday.
    this ^^^^^^^
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    Re: Blood test results

    Quote Originally Posted by shotta287 View Post
    he wants me in for repeat blood test. Apparently, my red blood and white blood count is higher than usual, some inflammatory markers are present and liver markers are also a bit high.

    I had the blood test while I had the flu or some sort of infection.
    Ummmmm......

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    Re: Blood test results

    Thanks both ^

    I do feel somewhat better, I appreciate your words as always.

    I’m in a bad phase of HA. Started off with stomach worries which prompted me to go to my doctor and ask for a coeliac blood test.

    I then went back to my GP for insomnia only to learn the blood test was invalid due to a names mix up and he booked me in again and added a full blood panel to the list.

    Fast forward a week and I was back at my GP due to an upper respiratory infection for which I was given antibiotics. I eventually did do the blood test a week after the infection started. Feeling much better with regards to the infection but not 100% yet I still think it may be lingering slightly.

    I’ve had a fair few blood panels in the past and they’ve always come back as normal. In fact, my last full blood check was done in March/April 2018 and was totally fine. This is the first time somethings been flagged up and I’ve been contacted by my doctor. I’m just hoping it is nothing serious.
    Last edited by shotta287; 31-05-19 at 22:37.

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    Re: Blood test results

    Hardly slept. The fear of leukaemia was playing over and over in my mind.

    The blood results, the fact that my throat is still a little sore, been sweating at night.

    Shouldn’t have Googled...

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    Re: Blood test results

    Agreed. Googling is absolutely always a bad idea.

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    Absolutely ^

    All i Googled though, was high WBC count. Next thing you know, Leukaemia pops up.

    Maybe I shouldn’t have even asked for a blood test in the first place..

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    Liver Function Tests - results got me worried

    Firstly, apologies for the recent increase in topics. My HA is high at the moment but I have made an appointment for CBT next month.

    I had a blood test recently (while I was ill with what seemed to be a sinus infection) and ran through the results with my GP today.

    The abnormal results are as follows:
    Serum ALT : 98 (0-55)
    Serum ALP alkaline phosphate: 212 (30-130)

    Google search comes up with all sorts including cancer, bone issues etc.

    GP told me not to worry too much and come in for a repeat test in two weeks’ time.

    But I keep thinking how the results are almost twice the upper limit and something definitely is wrong. I’m 25 and never smoked or drunk alcohol so it is worrying me a lot.

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    Re: Liver Function Tests - results got me worried

    Quote Originally Posted by shotta287 View Post
    My HA is high at the moment but I have made an appointment for CBT next month.
    Date and Time?

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