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Need Help - Hematology won't do testing
Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Jan 30, 2023 | Replies (77)Comment receiving replies
Have you been to an immunologist ? Maybe go to a major hospital like Mayo Clinic or Johns Hopkins. Everyone I know who goes there is very satisfied with all their doctors. And I believe they work in "teams" which is so important and where I live unattainable because everyone is in a different "group" and they don't share nicely.
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Hi jersey. So, I've been to big medical institutions and have found that bigger is not always better. Yet, I have also traveled 1,200 miles to see a specialist and am so glad I did. My point is that there's no "silver bullet" in my experience. What happened yesterday that upset me so much was the doctor I've been bragging about did something I can't accept. She ordered a stool specimen - great! But she didn't have it checked for blood. What!!@ My HGB and Iron have been #1 health issue for 5 yrs. My stools have been black and tarry for months now, along with severe diarrhea lasting 6 mos straight. WHY would she NOT test for blood in stool?? Anyway, I don't plan to wallow in it. She's still going to be my PCP. I have appt with a highly recommended gastroenterologist on Feb 27th. Haven't seen immunologist yet. I'm sorry for venting!! I put way too much hope in this doctor that I had only seen 3x. She's not perfect but also not a bad person. I just feel my life is passing me by while I keep trying to get my health back. But today is a better day. I'm not giving up!! Ty 💗