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frogmorton
frogmorton Member Posts: 30,425
edited 18. May 2010, 15:22 in Living with Arthritis archive
Are most of you quite relaxed about bloods now, or are you a bit fanatical about it? :):)

Love,
a very nosey Lynn xxxx[/quote]

I would be fanatical about forgetting :shock:

I Is very scared of needles :oops: :oops:

Love

Toni xx
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  • wibberley
    wibberley Non-active member Posts: 421
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hiya Lynn,

    So far......I've remembered to turn up, it's the appointment booking bit that I forget about!

    Also, I was furious with my practice for mislaying my monitoring sheet......until I found it at home the other day!

    So in answer to your question, no I've not forgotten to turn up....yet, but it's only a matter of time!

    Lois x
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Non-active member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    I go our local hospital. You stroll in to pathology whenever the fancy takes you, no appointment required. I go at 5.10pm 'cos they shut at 5.15, and I'm usually straight in, straight out. Parking's a doddle too at that time 'cos all the clinics are over so there is always a disabled bay free. I have been every fortnight for the last three years, now they have told me I can go to monthly. I am conscientious about it 'cos the medicos are doing their best for me - I have to keep my part of the bargain. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • page35
    page35 Non-active member Posts: 1,081
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Lynn
    i have never forgot to go for bloods as i hate needles and anything to do with blood and i have fainted a few times getting my bloods done :roll: :oops:
    for me i have to go to the hospital to get it done also OH has to come with me (incase i faint) and i have to get a babysitter for my daughter so it has to be planned.
    i have a coulpe of times gone a week late cos i havent felt well or OH hasnt been able to come or no babysitter, i never thought to call the nurse, she never calls back anyway.
    my bloods so far have been ok thankfully.
  • scattered
    scattered Non-active member Posts: 326
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    I try to go religiously. I make the next appt at the end of my last one, so it's booked and ready. It's much easier now I can go monthly, rather than every 2 weeks. My RD won't prescribe my MTX if my blood results aren't recent enough. I also had a scare last year when my white count disappeared. It was only thanks to regular bloods that it was picked up and acted on so quickly. Since that, I've tended to take my bloods much more seriously than I used to!
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Non-active member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    I only take note of the inflammatory markers and my liver function tests! The former are in single digits, the latter only 12. (Apparently I can go up to 35 without any lectures on the evils of alcohol.) I used to fret about the others but now I can't be bothered. I'm not a doc, I don't know what they mean but it is very pleasant to see none of my results highlighted in red - it was a sea of red before humira. Hurrah! DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • lindalegs
    lindalegs Member Posts: 5,399
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Lynn,

    I used to go monthly and book my next appointment before leaving the surgery. I was told by my Rheumy to only go have have bloods done every 3 months now as everything is stable and I just make a note in my diary to book blood on the month in question...... so I'm dead relaxed about it. s040.gif

    Luv Legs :D
    Love, Legs x
    'Make a life out of what you have, not what you're missing'
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Non-active member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Wow! Fabulous! Congratulations! DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • dorcas
    dorcas Member Posts: 3,516
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    I haven't managed to get longer than 4weeks between blood tests (despite trying!!!!) and put the date for seeing the nurse in 'calendar' on my mobile and set it to remind me the day before ...so I don't forget!

    It's hard to keep track of where I'm supposed to be just now and who I've to see....I need a personal secretary!
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    Iris x
  • lindalegs
    lindalegs Member Posts: 5,399
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    dorcas wrote:
    ....I need a personal secretary!
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    Iris x

    I can still do shorthand Iris and I'm a dab hand at organising things :wink: ....so do I get the job?

    Luv Legs :lol::lol:
    Love, Legs x
    'Make a life out of what you have, not what you're missing'
  • dorcas
    dorcas Member Posts: 3,516
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    lindalegs wrote:
    I can still do shorthand Iris and I'm a dab hand at organising things :wink: ....so do I get the job?
    Luv Legs :lol::lol:

    Wow legs! you are definitely hired.....but do you also make tea? n065.gif

    Iris x :lol::lol::lol:
  • dorcas
    dorcas Member Posts: 3,516
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    OOOOhhhhh

    I know exactly what you mean.!

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    Iris x :lol::lol::lol::lol:
  • lindalegs
    lindalegs Member Posts: 5,399
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    dorcas wrote:
    lindalegs wrote:
    I can still do shorthand Iris and I'm a dab hand at organising things :wink: ....so do I get the job?
    Luv Legs :lol::lol:

    Wow legs! you are definitely hired.....but do you also make tea? n065.gif

    Iris x :lol::lol::lol:

    Yep. Tea, coffee, pour wine, massage your feet ....even give mints to those with halitosis e070.gif ........and if I'm as expensive as Lynn says then I'm worth my weight in gold ........................did I ever tell you I'm 37 stone :lol::lol:
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    Luv Legs, your very own Personal Assistant :D
    Love, Legs x
    'Make a life out of what you have, not what you're missing'
  • skezier
    skezier Non-active member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Lynn,

    Oh blood tests..... well...... was on weekly for the mtx fr a while..... should have been 4 yeah? had 2 now monthly and was meant to have it last week..... she had to cancel..... went today and she wouldn't do it cus I have been very unwell and she said it would be all over the place.....

    Next week is the best they can do...... I don't mind cus they can't get it from me anyway so IT'S MINE!!!! ((((( ))))) xx

    Hey Iris I can be your PA..... can't do short hand and am not very reliable but compared to me they will think your brill ((( ))) xx

    hey Legs we's rivals for iris PA :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
  • lindalegs
    lindalegs Member Posts: 5,399
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    skezier wrote:

    hey Legs we's rivals for iris PA :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

    That's okay Cris I like a bit of a competition :wink: XX
    Love, Legs x
    'Make a life out of what you have, not what you're missing'
  • dorcas
    dorcas Member Posts: 3,516
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    lindalegs wrote:
    skezier wrote:

    hey Legs we's rivals for iris PA :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

    That's okay Cris I like a bit of a competition :wink: XX

    Feel free ladies to submit your CVs , CDMs, BBQs and all other necessary qualifying certificates......

    I don't expect either of you will be able to provide a CPN ceritficate ... as you are both obviously quite loopy ......but that's ok 'cause I'm a 'penny short of a shilling' myself. :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:


    Iris x :mrgreen:
  • lindalegs
    lindalegs Member Posts: 5,399
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    dorcas wrote:
    I don't expect either of you will be able to provide a CPN ceritficate ... as you are both obviously quite loopy ......but that's ok 'cause I'm a 'penny short of a shilling' myself. :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:


    Iris x :mrgreen:

    CPN Certificate, CPN Certificate, I have so many of them I use them as loo roll :D

    .........(whispers) what is a CPN Certificate? :?

    Luv Legs :lol::lol:
    Love, Legs x
    'Make a life out of what you have, not what you're missing'
  • abfab1963
    abfab1963 Non-active member Posts: 41
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    I am quite relaxed about blood tests now.....just know the week I am supposed to have them. I wish I could book from month to month....but oh no, my lovely GP surgery, can only do 3 weeks in advance!!

    My bloods are all very good (within range)....apart from ESR, which is usually very high......if it climbs again this time (Bloods next week), I think I will scream!!!!

    Abfab
    x
  • jean62
    jean62 Non-active member Posts: 12
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    I find going for blood tests a real pain ,im not scared of needles just started self injecting methatrexate , use to go for blood every four weeks but now have to go every two weeks my veins wont take much more .my right arm wont give any up,just hope my left one doesnt give up . my white blood cells almost disapeared so had to go and have extra b tests they are back to normal at present but for how long .
    I have RA . dont know how most of you feel, having to have these tests I feel like a pin cushion . but at least i can still smile. :)
    best wishes to all Jean :)
  • joyful164
    joyful164 Non-active member Posts: 2,401
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    collywobble wrote:
    Hi,

    For those of you who have to get regular blood tests done, because of meds (eg MTX), how good are you at remembering? (an apt question, having read Pluggs thread about forgetting things) :roll:

    I should have gone last Friday, but couldn't make it (no appointment necessary, just wait for the nurse). So, I thought no probs, I'll go on Monday - duh... bank holiday!!!! :? :? Woke up this morning, and hubby has taken my car, because his needs new brakes (or something mechanical) :roll:
    He's likely to need it all week, so I rang the rheumy nurse, and he said because I've been on MTX a while now, with bloods being stable, next week would be fine - phew!!!!! :roll:

    Are most of you quite relaxed about bloods now, or are you a bit fanatical about it? :):)

    Love,
    a very nosey Lynn xxxx

    Sorry, I'm late coming in on this one

    I have only forgotten one blood test. Got the weeks mixed up
    I don't make appts. Just turn up at the path lab monthly. Because I have to keep a health check record for the rheumy nurse this helps remind me of my appts and when they are due. The check list is on my documents on my PC and Ihave to put a nil against each of the side affects caused by the MTX. If I have to put a tick, more than 2 ticks I then have to ring rheumy nurse side affects caused by the MTX. things like, loss of hair, sore mouth, rashes etc.
    I think if you do miss a week, it's not such a bad thing. All you get are letters from the hospital or your surgery to say you have missed the injection and why.

    Joy
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Non-active member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    That's a useful tip joyful. I've never thought of putting things on my computer - thank you. Dreamdaisy
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • janie68
    janie68 Non-active member Posts: 1,186
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Iris

    I can provide the CPN certificate, even a RNMH as well for good measure!!

    Jamie
  • skezier
    skezier Non-active member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hey Iris my CPN is in my pocket..... though not sure its the same one as Janie has..... xx

    Hey Legs,

    Mine says could provide nonsense...... :lol::lol::lol: xx
  • lindalegs
    lindalegs Member Posts: 5,399
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    All these acronyms girls are doing my head in p030.gif

    Luv Legs W.A.H.H. (with a hurting head) :lol:
    Love, Legs x
    'Make a life out of what you have, not what you're missing'
  • dorcas
    dorcas Member Posts: 3,516
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
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    that was all just sooo funny!! :lol::lol::lol: thanks for the laughs and the offers of Personal Assistance .

    (Hey janie...well impressed!!!)

    Have decided (and so as to keep the peace) that you can all come along and help out! think what fun we could have girls. :?: free T, coffee, cakes and buns before we get started. x

    (a bit like the mad hatter's tea party me thinks) :mrgreen::mrgreen:

    Iris xx :lol::lol::lol:
  • lindalegs
    lindalegs Member Posts: 5,399
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Will someone please tell me what a CPN certificate is and also a RNMH .................... is it rude??????????????

    Luv Legs who needs to be enlightened :?
    Love, Legs x
    'Make a life out of what you have, not what you're missing'

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