Contacted GP surgery today re results.
Getting a call back…not a good sign…
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Contacted GP surgery today re results.
Getting a call back…not a good sign…
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GP got back saying I have a low white cell count but nothing concerning.
He said will do another blood test in 3 weeks.
Going back to see him next Monday about my mental health and chat about that.
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GP got back saying I have a low white blood cell count but nothing concerning.
To get another blood test in 3 weeks.
Seeing him again next week about my mental health and hiw it is affecting me.
Hi @Joe208, how do you feel about what the GP said?
Having blood tests or other tests repeated at regular intervals is not uncommon.
I am glad that you are going back to see him on Monday about what he has said and your mental health.
A handy hint that I have found helpful is to write down all my fears, thoughts, feelings, questions, practicalities and any symptoms you might have so that you cover everything at your appointment. It keeps my anxiety and stress down. Don’t be afraid to ask follow up questions too.
Do you feel that some counselling might help you, I have found it helpful?
Please let us know how you get on, we are all here for you.
I’m glad you are seeing him next week. Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. Please take care of yourself and if you are up to it - let us know how you get on. Sending special wishes your way 
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Hi Erica.
Thanks for that advice.
Im signed off work at the moment.
The organisation i work does provide counselling. Thats a path I will look in to.
This will i will be spending it with my family and friends.
Will keep you updated.
Joe
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Hi Nichola.
Signed off work for the time being.
Going to try to have chill out time and not over think things!.
Will keep you updated after Monday appt with GP
Joe
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Yes @Joe208 I had counselling via work at one time and it worked well.
Let us know how you get on after Monday’s appointment with your GP.
Chill out !!!
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Hi Erica.
Spoke to GP and been signed off work for 4 weeks. My job involves a lot and really can’t give 100%.
Been given meds to help.
Got a letter re lump specialist, just to say am on a waiting list.
Just going to try to keep busy with enjoyable distractions.
Have great family and friends who help lots.
Thanks again for your time and support.
Joe
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Hi Nichola.
Saw GP and been signed off for another 4 weeks.
He also prescribed medication to help with my anxiety and low mood. Hopefully that kicks in soon!.
Got a letter re lump specialist to say on tbe waiting list to be seen.
Going to spend to with family and friends.
Thanks again for your advice and support.
Joe.
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That’s sounds like a plan that will really support you for the next few weeks. You take care and keep us updated
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Hi @Joe208, i am glad that you have spoken to your GP and that you have been signed off for 4 weeks and you have been given some meds.
At least you know that you are on a waiting list re your lump.
I am so glad that you have a great family and friends and that you are doing the best thing by keeping busy with enjoyable distractions.
Please let us know what adventures you have and take care you are doing brilliantly.
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Will do and thanks again Nichola.
Joe
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Will keep you updated and thanks once again Erica.
Joe
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Hi Nichola.
Sorry for the length of time responding. Im a bit up and down. Got another blood test yesterday. Calling back next Tuesday.
Been spending till with my sis and friends. Doing day trips and visits. Still signed off work.
Will see what happens next week re results and contact my work after.
Joe
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Hi @Joe208 sorry to hear that you are a bit up and down, don’t forget you are never on your own, we are all here for you.
Please let us know how your blood test results are on Tuesday and how it goes with your work.
Day trips and visits sound brilliant where have you been and any recommendations?
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