Hi again,

I'm seeing my GP on Tuesday for a scheduled appointment to get blood test results (trying to be optimistic) and can't decide whether to talk to her about something or not.

I've had some tummy issues for a the past few months and nagging pain on one side near my hip. Logic tells me this is probably IBS and perimenopause, but HA nags "what if it's..." The shape of my tummy has also changed, especially on that side. I think this is due to weight loss and regain, but...

I can't decide whether to raise this with my GP or not. I really want to stop being that person who asks about everything and ends up spending a fortune on unnecessary tests, but do I how to balance this with not ignoring a potential real issue?

Or is it a case of raising things and putting faith in the GP's opinion?

If only this HA recovery thing came with a handbook!

I'd really appreciate your thoughts.