Some of you may remember me posting a couple of weeks ago about me having a low platelet count. Well I had repeat bloods and it is still low - gone up a bit from 104,000 to 114,000. So when I rang I was told I need to see the Doctor. The 1st appointment they could give me was 9th september!!!!! Then she said 29th August.
So I played hell with them and told them I could be dead by then! She wouldnt budge - I have to ring on monday for an appointment on tuesday!!!
As I am in work on monday my hubby will ring up for me!
So after all that waiting (2 weeks) - I am still none the wiser!
Specializes in Stroke Rehab, Elderly, Rehab. Ortho.
Well,
I finally got to see a doctor today and she is referring me to a Hematologist - she said my platelets arent too low but she will refer me anyway as I have other symptoms. She said it could be Thrombocytopenia and also said that sometimes they never find the cause too.
SueIP My dad had TTP (Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Perpura) (SP) several years ago, they never found out what caused it. It also took the 4 Dr's to DX it.
Specializes in Stroke Rehab, Elderly, Rehab. Ortho.
Well I have finally had my appointment through to see the Hematologist - it is on the 11th September. Cant believe I dont have to wait for months like we usually do here with the NHS. But I am not grumbly!!
Sue, I hope everything goes well for you
suehp
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Well,
I finally got to see a doctor today and she is referring me to a Hematologist - she said my platelets arent too low but she will refer me anyway as I have other symptoms. She said it could be Thrombocytopenia and also said that sometimes they never find the cause too.
So more waiting..................
Sue xx