Waiting for definite diagnosis and blood test result s

YDBYDG
YDBYDG Member Posts: 2
edited 23. Apr 2025, 08:44 in Chat to our Helpline Team

Hello, I'm new here …and very anxious about the result of the blood tests. Saw my GP a week ago as had quite severe pain in my right hip…. Had hip pain of and on for 18 months but in the last 8 weeks it has worsened a lot. GP has ordered a calcium blood test.

Wondered if anyone else had this test before diagnosis…or knows if this test is usually requested by GP.

Thank you for reading, looking forward to reading replies, seems a very helpful and kind community ☺️

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  • helpline_team
    helpline_team Posts: 3,930

    Hi @YDBYDG

    Sorry to hear that the process of having tests is worrying you. We'd suggest you speak to a healthcare professional about this particular test.

    I'm attaching some general information about arthritis and hip pain.

    Arthritis | Causes, symptoms, treatment | Versus Arthritis

    Hip pain | Causes, exercises, treatments | Versus Arthritis

    If you'd like to talk about your hip pain, do feel free to ring us on 0800 5200 520.

    I hope that's helpful.

    Guy - Helpline Team

  • Anna
    Anna Moderator Posts: 1,170

    Hello @YDBYDG and welcome to the online community,

    Just to re-iterate the helpful advice from our Helpline Team about speaking with your healthcare professional - a calcium blood test measures the amount of calcium in your blood which can help diagnose various medical conditions, including issues with bones kidneys and thyroid. It would help if you could find out exactly why your GP has ordered the tests and may prevent you worrying too much.

    Best wishes,

    Anna ( Moderator)


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    Need more help? - call our Helpline on 0800 5200 520 Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm


  • YDBYDG
    YDBYDG Member Posts: 2

    Thank you for your advice. It's almost impossible to get an appointment with my GP these days, I have to wait now until middle of May, and I am a bit of a worrier. I'll keep trying to get an earlier appointment.

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