Hello everyone my name is michelle and was diagnosed with Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) February this year ,what a shock that was slowly coming to terms with it ,still working part time in our local hospital been feeling ok apart from the tiredness, but today feel absolutely dreadful started with a blinding headache yesterday and a dry cough, ive now got chills and a temperature of 37.7 my chest is burning and crackling feels like fluid moving in my lungs when i take a deep breath body aching like flu should i wait to see a gp tomorrow? Or seek other medical help i feel like im overacting xx
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Hi @MICHELLEKIM welcome to our forum and I am glad that you have found us.
Yes, a diagnosis does does take a long time to get your head round, it did for me too.
Why do we always get things at the weekend?
Perhaps a call to 111 might be in order and tell them you symptoms and diagnosis and take advice from them.
Better safe than sorry, really look after yourself and please do let us know how you get on.
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Hi erica thankyou for replying feels like im scared of everything at the moment x
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I reckon that’s natural @MICHELLEKIM, I was diagnosed with Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) 20 yrs ago and I reckon that my thoughts and emotions are still on high alert.
Be very kind to yourself and I look forward to hearing more about you. when you feel better.
Will do thanks for the help x
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I think it’s definitely normal to worry about when you feel poorly. As @Erica has said, I would always seek advice.
Please let us know how you are doing.
Take good care of yourself X
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Hi @MICHELLEKIM
How are you feeling now? I hope you managed to get hold of some help on 111.
As Erica says, it’s so natural to feel scared of everything right now, but please don’t ever worry about seeking help or advice - that is what 111 is there for and they’d much rather you call to check than wait until something gets worse. Even if it ends up being nothing, they won’t think you were overreacting.
Here’s our Blood cancer and staying safe | Blood Cancer UK information, which I hope helps as a reference of things to look out for and also things you can do to stay safe.
Take good care of yourself,
Kind regards,
Ali
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