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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: angelindskiexx on May 28, 2015, 08:57:08 AM

Title: really scared
Post by: angelindskiexx on May 28, 2015, 08:57:08 AM
I called the hospital this morning for my endometrial biopsy results... the Secretary said she can't interpret the results so she has to run it by the doctor first.  I don't understand this because the doctor told me to call the Secretary for the results anyway... I am really scared I am going to get bad news!
Title: Re: really scared
Post by: CLKD on May 28, 2015, 09:03:43 AM
As a medical secretary we are caught between a rock and a hard place  ::) - it isn't up to us to 'interpret' anything.  If she has offered to speak with the Consultant then perhaps he/she will ring you directly.

Has a copy been sent to your GP? perhaps ring the Surgery if that is where your referral came from?
Title: Re: really scared
Post by: angelindskiexx on May 28, 2015, 09:25:14 AM
You're a sweetheart for writing back to me so quickly! Thank you so much! I thought the results would be straight forward.... i.e. normal and abnormal.

She said the doctor needs to interpret the results and then call me back.  So now I'm walking to the darkest corner in my head and thinking the worst.....  I am so exhausted and mentally drained with menopause.  I've been on this roller coaster ride for many years now and I am so fed up  :'(

God bless all you lovely ladies out there..... the support here is what keeps me going some days!
Title: Re: really scared
Post by: jedigirl on May 28, 2015, 09:37:36 AM
Hi, the same happened to me last year with my ct scan results.
The secretary wouldn't tell me a thing, i waited all day for the gp to call me later and say all was fine.
I guess they have protocols to follow. xx
Title: Re: really scared
Post by: angelindskiexx on May 28, 2015, 09:50:17 AM
Hi, the same happened to me last year with my ct scan results.
The secretary wouldn't tell me a thing, i waited all day for the gp to call me later and say all was fine.
I guess they have protocols to follow. xx

The waiting is horrible isn't it?!

I keep thinking about my poor mum and how she must have felt when she was diagnosed with cervical cancer....   It is so hard to think positive sometimes! Xxx
Title: Re: really scared
Post by: CLKD on May 28, 2015, 11:38:34 AM
Also the Staff etc. will be busy: clinics, patient communication, operations so although she may have asked the Doctor he/she may well be otherwise occupied.  If a test is thought to be 'abnormal' it is flagged usually with a red-sticker and brought to the eye-line of the person who will report findings. 

I doubt if med secs are covered by insurance, when I think about the questions we were asked to answer  :D
Title: Re: really scared
Post by: angelindskiexx on May 28, 2015, 11:46:44 AM
Also the Staff etc. will be busy: clinics, patient communication, operations so although she may have asked the Doctor he/she may well be otherwise occupied.  If a test is thought to be 'abnormal' it is flagged usually with a red-sticker and brought to the eye-line of the person who will report findings. 

I doubt if med secs are covered by insurance, when I think about the questions we were asked to answer  :D

Awww, thank you! I feel a bit more reassured ... still waiting tho.....    xx
Title: Re: really scared
Post by: CLKD on May 28, 2015, 01:55:32 PM
Get on with your chores, make a list of 2-do for the morning, keep occupied.  It is what it is  ;) …….. if we had a time-scale for these results we wouldn't worry as much, have to remember too that we have had 2 Bank Holidays  ::)
Title: Re: really scared
Post by: oldsheep on May 28, 2015, 02:41:43 PM
I hate waiting for results too so I really feel for you. Hope it's all ok.
Title: Re: really scared
Post by: angelindskiexx on May 28, 2015, 03:44:19 PM
Get on with your chores, make a list of 2-do for the morning, keep occupied.  It is what it is  ;) …….. if we had a time-scale for these results we wouldn't worry as much, have to remember too that we have had 2 Bank Holidays  ::)

Well they have put me out of my misery! I was never like this with the first biopsy but this one really disturbed me. I had a very painful experience with this biopsy compared to the first one I had.  All in all it's been a nightmare ...  I still don't feel 100 per cent a week later....  I'm relieved the results came back normal.  I can breathe now.  Thank you for being here for me xx
Title: Re: really scared
Post by: angelindskiexx on May 28, 2015, 03:46:27 PM
I hate waiting for results too so I really feel for you. Hope it's all ok.

Thanks oldsheep...  I have to pluck up the courage to have a mammogram now. I'm 54 and haven't had one yet.....  I just hate it all :( xx
Title: Re: really scared
Post by: toffeecushion on May 28, 2015, 04:03:12 PM
Get on with your chores, make a list of 2-do for the morning, keep occupied.  It is what it is  ;) …….. if we had a time-scale for these results we wouldn't worry as much, have to remember too that we have had 2 Bank Holidays  ::)

Well they have put me out of my misery! I was never like this with the first biopsy but this one really disturbed me. I had a very painful experience with this biopsy compared to the first one I had.  All in all it's been a nightmare ...  I still don't feel 100 per cent a week later....  I'm relieved the results came back normal.  I can breathe now.  Thank you for being here for me xx

That's good news.  Horrible to be kept waiting though.
Title: Re: really scared
Post by: oldsheep on May 28, 2015, 04:10:35 PM
I hate waiting for results too so I really feel for you. Hope it's all ok.

Thanks oldsheep...  I have to pluck up the courage to have a mammogram now. I'm 54 and haven't had one yet.....  I just hate it all :( xx

me too. I read a consultant's reports on the large no of false positives and I know I'd not deal with it right at the moment....I do do the examination thing. I have an appointment in July that I'm mulling over.
In some countries, they seem to tell you the results the same day. I wish they did that here, might make it easier.
Just had a normal smear test result. It took a week. Even though I was expecting normal, I got very nervous opening the letter.
Glad your mind is at rest now.
Title: Re: really scared
Post by: angelindskiexx on May 28, 2015, 06:58:35 PM

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That's good news.  Horrible to be kept waiting though.
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Thank you tc. Xxx
Title: Re: really scared
Post by: angelindskiexx on May 28, 2015, 07:05:27 PM
I hate waiting for results too so I really feel for you. Hope it's all ok.

Thanks oldsheep...  I have to pluck up the courage to have a mammogram now. I'm 54 and haven't had one yet.....  I just hate it all :( xx

me too. I read a consultant's reports on the large no of false positives and I know I'd not deal with it right at the moment....I do do the examination thing. I have an appointment in July that I'm mulling over.
In some countries, they seem to tell you the results the same day. I wish they did that here, might make it easier.
Just had a normal smear test result. It took a week. Even though I was expecting normal, I got very nervous opening the letter.
Glad your mind is at rest now.

That's what worries me.  The number of false positives is really putting me off.  I've had pain in my left breast on and off for years..  I had a breast injury in my 20s and since that time I've had intermittent pain.  Its been getting somewhat worse during the last two years so I really must go.

I'm so glad your smear test result came back normal! Waiting a week for results is a nightmare, especially for those of us who suffer health anxiety!
Bless you, old sheep.....xx

Title: Re: really scared
Post by: honeybun on May 28, 2015, 07:08:51 PM
Good news, that's great, now....relax and breathe  :)

I'm waiting for mammogram results. It's over two weeks now and I'm starting to wait for the post. I don't have any reason to worry....but I will be glad to just get it over with.


Honeybun
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Title: Re: really scared
Post by: CLKD on May 28, 2015, 10:48:47 PM
I am told that down here it's a 10-14 day wait for mammo results, usually they are here sooner.

Glad that your result is 'normal'!  Get that mammogram done.  (note to self: book your own!)
Title: Re: really scared
Post by: Suzi Q on May 29, 2015, 12:54:56 AM
I hate waiting for results too so I really feel for you. Hope it's all ok.

Thanks oldsheep...  I have to pluck up the courage to have a mammogram now. I'm 54 and haven't had one yet.....  I just hate it all :( xx

me too. I read a consultant's reports on the large no of false positives and I know I'd not deal with it right at the moment....I do do the examination thing. I have an appointment in July that I'm mulling over.
In some countries, they seem to tell you the results the same day. I wish they did that here, might make it easier.
Just had a normal smear test result. It took a week. Even though I was expecting normal, I got very nervous opening the letter.
Glad your mind is at rest now.

Bloody Hell you sound like me I vommit shake Im a right mess
Mamo if you can find the money have a scan its instant result and it can pick up more than a  mamo
Title: Re: really scared
Post by: angelindskiexx on May 30, 2015, 10:44:42 AM
Thanks Honey ( Jeez I feel a bit strange calling you that lol )

Hope your results come back okay.... XXX
.......xxxx


Thanks CL, I will! XXX

..................

I'm sorry Suzi........   it's not nice at all xx



Title: Re: really scared
Post by: jgr on May 30, 2015, 11:13:21 AM
The secretaries can't give you the results so she did the right thing. Don't worry i am sure you will be fine. xx
Title: Re: really scared
Post by: jedigirl on May 30, 2015, 11:32:59 AM
Honeybun,
Good luck with yr results. It's the pits this waiting game   :hug: