When A Doctor Says He Is Worried...

Jabo

@jaboUK (64361)

• United Kingdom

23 Jan 18

@bluesa Good luck.

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@bluesa (15023)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

22 Jan 18

I know, Janet, I am very unhappy with how this was handled. Thank you @jaboUK , it's been 4 days I have been worrying, tomorrow I find out.

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Marlina

@marlina (154166)

• Canada

22 Jan 18

Not professional from your doctor. Hope that it turns out okay.

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Marlina

@marlina (154166)

• Canada

22 Jan 18

@bluesa Keeping you in my "positive thoughts".

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@bluesa (15023)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

22 Jan 18

I agree @marlina, this was a doctor I did not know and it was unprofessional of him to do what he did. Thank you, the procedure was last week, I will find out tomorrow what the worry is.

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@bluesa (15023)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

22 Jan 18

@marlina thank you so much.

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Shadi

@Madshadi (8849)

• Brussels, Belgium

22 Jan 18

I hate when they make us wait that long. I hope it’s just something minor

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@LadyDuck (458091)

• Switzerland

22 Jan 18

Here this doctor would be in trouble, talking with a relative about health issues of another person is strictly forbidden. Even my husband could not know before I give my (written) permission.

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Shadi

@Madshadi (8849)

• Brussels, Belgium

22 Jan 18

@LadyDuck that makes sense. But here this is not the case, as far as I know. And I agree with you that her sister shouldn’t have told her.

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@LadyDuck (458091)

• Switzerland

22 Jan 18

@Madshadi My husband had a problem last year, the doctor performed some tests, he checked, he said nothing but asked for more test and to come back a week later. He told us later that he had seen something scary in the first blood test, he thought it was something serious, but it was only a urinal infection. When the infection cleared, the tests came out perfect. He told me because I was with my husband and he asked if he could tell me.

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@LadyDuck (458091)

• Switzerland

22 Jan 18

You sister should have not told you and the doctor should have said nothing to your sister. I am sorry you are so worried, I hope that it's nothing to be worried about.

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@LadyDuck (458091)

• Switzerland

22 Jan 18

@bluesa I fully agree with you, your sister should have not been informed, so she would have not been in the position to worry you. Complain with your GP. This was handled in a very unprofessional way.

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@bluesa (15023)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

22 Jan 18

@LadyDuck, thank you, Anna, I will definitely complain to my GP.

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@bluesa (15023)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

22 Jan 18

@LadyDuck, this was all handled very badly, my sister should not have been put in the position of having to tell me. I will let my GP know that I am not happy with how all went. Thank you, I also hope this is nothing too awful.

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Jeff Moffitt

@moffittjc (118442)

• Gainesville, Florida

25 Jan 18

Think positive thoughts Cat! Doctors sometimes get things wrong, or exaggerate fears for no necessary reason. Sending you a big hug!

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@bluesa (15023)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

30 Jan 18

Thanks, Jeff. The doctor exaggerated. I can control this with the right medicine and some diet changes. Sending you a big hug back

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@bluesa (15023)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

30 Jan 18

@moffittjc Hi, Jeff

. Yes, I think he is trying to keep you healthy. This diet is to help see if I can close some ulcers, the diet and the medicine should help. I hope you'll have a good Monday.

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Jeff Moffitt

@moffittjc (118442)

• Gainesville, Florida

30 Jan 18

@bluesa My doctor has been telling me for the past couple of years that I need to make some diet changes, or else he'll have no choice but to put me on various medications. But I'm stubborn and don't listen! haha However, I am actually very healthy currently, I think he is just trying to keep me that way!

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WorDazza

@WorDazza (15833)

• Manchester, England

22 Jan 18

You won't be too surprised to hear that I have everything crossed for you. Hopefully it's nothing serious. I agree with some of the other comments here. Most unprofessional of the doc to go blabbing to your sister. It's pretty obvious she's going to tell you. It's bound to cause potentially unnecessary worry on your part!!

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@bluesa (15023)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

22 Jan 18

Yes, ta, but lawdy, you hafta un-cross some essentials, can't have you getting the vapours. Thank you, Dazza, me too. Yes, he should never have put my sister in that position, if he wanted to speak to my GP first then he should have kept his thoughts to himself.

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@bluesa (15023)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

24 Jan 18

@WorDazza

I will keep that in mind.

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WorDazza

@WorDazza (15833)

• Manchester, England

22 Jan 18

@bluesa Consider my essentials uncrossed. But if you need me to cross' em again just shout. I'll take the chance!!!

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ShannyBananny

@shaggin (71666)

• United States

23 Jan 18

Oh my gosh he didn't even tell you what he is going to talk to the GP about?

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ShannyBananny

@shaggin (71666)

• United States

24 Jan 18

@bluesa I can understand him wanting to talk to someone else first but he should have not said anything at all until he had already talked to the other guy.

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@bluesa (15023)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

24 Jan 18

No, he didn't, it was terrible on my nerves. Turns out I have sores in my colon and diet and medication should help.

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@bluesa (15023)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

30 Jan 18

@shaggin I agree. He should not have said a thing until he had talked to my GP. I am still unsettled by it all. Thank goodness it is something that can be controlled. It was just handled badly.

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Toni

@toniganzon (72285)

• Philippines

23 Jan 18

Belated happy birthday. I wasn't on here the whole weekend so I missed your birthday. I will pray for you. It's Tuesday here now and I know it's not yet on your side. I hope to hear whatever that worry is and I hope that you will have nothing to worry about once the doctor clear things up.

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Toni

@toniganzon (72285)

• Philippines

24 Jan 18

@bluesa When I was a kid I never ate vegetables and my uncle told me that when I get older, I'm most likely to have some colon related illness. I have no idea how that would affect your life but I really do hope it works out fine.

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@bluesa (15023)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

26 Jan 18

@toniganzon , thank you, but with medicine and a specific diet, I should be okay. I hope you don't have problems with your colon.

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@bluesa (15023)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

24 Jan 18

Hi, Toni. Thank you. I have sores in my colon and I have to see a dietician and then see what medicine I can take. If everything works, I should be fine.

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DianneN

@DianneN (246809)

• United States

22 Jan 18

You have been in my prayers since day one. I sent you a PM. Of course, I don't blame you for worrying and having to wait so long. Sending you good vibes.

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@bluesa (15023)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

24 Jan 18

Thank you, Dianne. I know you have sent me good vibes and thank you for all your prayers. Love you.

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@bluesa (15023)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

28 Jan 18

@DianneN

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DianneN

@DianneN (246809)

• United States

24 Jan 18

@bluesa You're so welcome! Love you more.

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ingrid

@ridingbet (66857)

• Philippines

24 Jan 18

i think the doctor should not say that to your sister. there is professional ethics and also patient confidentiality that the doctor should always uphold. why can he not tell it directly to you, and why should he talk to your sister first about his concerns? happy belated birthday to you, my friend. i hope you had a stress-free day.

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@bluesa (15023)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

24 Jan 18

I agree, my friend, this was not handled correctly. It seems I have Chron's disease. A diet and medicine should help. Thank you, it was a quiet day and now I just want to sort my health out.

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@bluesa (15023)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

28 Jan 18

@ridingbet yes, but with diet and medication I will be okay. I see a dietician on Monday. I hope all is well with you.

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ingrid

@ridingbet (66857)

• Philippines

24 Jan 18

@bluesa is that Crohn's disease? so, are you losing weight? i hope it's not severe, my friend. do take care please.

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Shiva

@Shiva49 (26200)

• Singapore

30 Aug 18

I am sure this health scare is behind you. We are all in for surprises from time to time - siva

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@bluesa (15023)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

4 Sep 18

Yes, thankfully it is @Shiva49 . True, sometimes there are unpleasant surprises.

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L. Jenkinson

@MarymargII (12422)

• Toronto, Ontario

23 Jan 18

I am sure you are fine and hope your news is a relief. Perhaps he should have talked to you first.

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@bluesa (15023)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

26 Jan 18

@MarymargII, yes, my GP let me know that some medication and a change in diet should help me be just fine. :)

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@bluesa (15023)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

24 Jan 18

Yes, he should have talked to me first. Thank you, with a change in diet and with some medication, I should be okay.

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L. Jenkinson

@MarymargII (12422)

• Toronto, Ontario

25 Jan 18

@bluesa Did you learn this from him? Just a change in diet? That would be terrific! :)

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Faye

@FayeHazel (40248)

• United States

24 Jan 18

First off!

Happy Birthday

I'm happy you were able to have a quiet day.

I'm sorry the physician behaved in such an unprofessional manner. I hope that it turns out to be nothing. A friend of a friend just had that happen to her. The Dr. said a similar thing and.... it turned out to be nothing near as much of a problem. I will send prayer.

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