Unexpected letter from GP repeat test

PowerOn
PowerOn Member Posts: 200
edited 11. Oct 2012, 06:55 in Living with Arthritis archive
So today I visit the nurse for my test results for, Fbc esr crp uric acid bone profile rheumatoid factor and have made myself stop my imagination running riot, then the postman calls with a letter, " Your recent GFR tests needs repeated in 1 month"
GFR was not on the test list so I suppose they test for more then they say.
Just kind of caught me off guard, still saying calm and will chat to nurse later, a little worried.
Best joke I ever read, "With that information and a diagnosis of spondylosis, your doctor can develop a treatment plan‏" or back in reality totally ignore you. Is ok I have a sense of humour and a boxing glove, not defeated yet.

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  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    it is scary when this happens but if it boarder line they retest just to see if it was one off so try not to worry nurse will be able to tell you what the test is for good luck val
    val
  • PowerOn
    PowerOn Member Posts: 200
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Val,
    Thank you.
    I am trying to look on the bright side thinking that there is nothing in the letter saying that any of the results caused concern.
    It is weird waiting for results because I think if they find something wrong now it is more likely to be something simple and easy to treat whereas if they find nothing wrong and I hurt so much then it gets more complicated.
    Am going to get ready to go out now, so will check back later.
    Best joke I ever read, "With that information and a diagnosis of spondylosis, your doctor can develop a treatment plan‏" or back in reality totally ignore you. Is ok I have a sense of humour and a boxing glove, not defeated yet.
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    GFR is, I think, a kidney function test. Given the amount of paindullers we swallow, I'd be quite happy to have mine tested as often as they want. I'd try not to worry, PowerOn. It's probably just a precaution. These things always seem worse when they come by letter rather than word of mouth.
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  • PowerOn
    PowerOn Member Posts: 200
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Stickywicket,
    yes, spot on the letter really caught me out!
    Best joke I ever read, "With that information and a diagnosis of spondylosis, your doctor can develop a treatment plan‏" or back in reality totally ignore you. Is ok I have a sense of humour and a boxing glove, not defeated yet.
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Dont you just wish they would explain things before sending letters,I have my kidney test regular and have had a kidney scan, so dont go worrying if you are sent for a scan. its just a precaution if the reading are slightly raised after having a few blood test.
    Love
    Barbara

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