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I had a call from the surgery today to ask me to go in for repeat blood tests in 2 weeks. OK, I KNOW that should have put my mind at ease, but it hasn't. I've now picked up my blood results and have got the following: Platelet Anisocytosis, Platelet clumps, Poikilocytoses, high blood cell ditribution width and Retulocytosis. I started to look all this stuff up on the internet and have given myself nightmares. Anyone have any ideas on all this?
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Sorry cant help jean,
try not to worry i know 2 week is not long but when you worrying it can feel like forever. I must admit i look everything up on net and some times not always best is it, some times scarey. praying for you Jean
Love Txxx
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Cant help jean probably sounds worse when you see all these words that we dont understand. Like me probably worry far too much. I will say a prayer for you !Hope it s nothing important. Kathleen Mc.
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Hi Jean
try not to worry
you know how the blood results change from week to week
I think if there was any-thing to really worry about the gp would of asked you to go to the surgery now
I know you will still worry but try not to
take care
will phone tomorrow
Mary Ll
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Sorry Jean, can't advise, I know that saying "don't worry" is easier said than done and think you should call your GP to ask what this potentially could mean. It's also possible that the nasty tummy bug you've had and still suffering from might have influenced your blood readings.
Hope you get some answers soon,
Love,
Barbara
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Actually, Barbara, that's a VERY good point. Doh - I didn't think of that.
How did you get on at the docs? Been wondering how you are?
Tarty - will ring you tomorrow
Lots of love to all
Jeanxxxxx
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ok Jean
will talk then
Tarty
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Hi Jean Sorry I can't help, the only problem I have had with platelets was the count went off the chart but that was due to the RA. Maybe speaking to your GP would explain things and put your mind at ease. Joy
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Sorry Jean, I also can't really help but think Barbara's point might be very valid.
I do know that my platelets go haywire when RA is active.
Thinking of you
Diane x
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Sorry Jean but don't have any advice to offer but agree with Barbara that the tummy bug could have had an effect. How is that now - has everything settled down?
Julie
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Thanks for your support, guys. Yes, I'll ask the GP what it all means. I think he is sick of seeing me!!
Love Jeanxxx
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Oh jean
I would be asking for a Blood test next wk really.... you poor lady.
Much Much love
Jenni xxhow to be a velvet bulldoser
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Jean, I can understand your worry. Platelets can show RA inflammation I was told. I agree your recent illness may have affected results.
Take care
Deb x
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 Hello Jean I would ask for a over phone consultation to ask what means for sure yes and bet once do that Gp may say they to fit u in sooner. t care hun you got nasty tum bug to hope it clearing up bit for you. ps my virus i had 4 weks ago affected my bloods alot Gp words not mine. lv hugs Melly cuddly cats make my world seem so much more fun
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HI Jean,
I think Barbara is probably right and the bug has maybe upset your blood results.
They probably want to repeat them in 2 weeks to give you chance to settle down in case of something like that being the cause.
I think though, now you've been googling, it would be best for you to ask the GP to explain what the results mean and hopefully put your mind at rest.
Love and hugs,
Doreen xx
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Hello Jean B Why dont you google Supercalafragalisticexpialadoshus instead  and I can always find more for you if you fancy googling more.  I know its hard not to worry ( i have a diploma in it) but if it was something big they would have you down there the next day. Perhaps you can give yourself a treat instead...... maybe ehhm your 5am special? Sending you a big hug Mari x
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OH Jean lovely,
You know you told me you tear the info in the meds packs up? Well, likewise, I really really wouldn't advise looking on the net at all! You will worry yourself sick and that is not good for you..
I agree it may well be the bug you've had/have plus bloods really do change SO much and frequently. Also, if, God forbid, they were concerned it was anything serious they would definitely of had to you asap....They don't usually mess about with worrying blood results.
I have been called back about four times regarding a platelet reading. I kept myself up all night, sweating with anxiety etc tec , only to be told by the nurse it was something like 2 over the required level! SO, it may be another Dr has read the results and written re-do on the form........
Praying for you and am here,
Amanda
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Try not to worry Jean, i know thats much easier said than done but u have been poorly bound to have an effect xx
Hope you feel better soon, Mari's idea of a treat sounds a good idea...
...5 am?
or does that say SAM, in which case...NOT FIREMAN Sam? That will take your mind of your worries...! ;)
xx
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Dear Jean,
so sorry to hear about your blood tests, I hope they manage to get you sorted out soon
these things are a worry when you dont know what they mean and I too have often scared myself looking on the internet for them, since I had the rib pain, I have seen on net, pluerisy, chest infection, fibromyalgia, chostonchronditis, etc, etc,
perhaps you could ring your gp for some answers, good luck,
Ellie
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Hi Jean, I hope phoning the gp will help to ease your mind. I don't really know what they all mean but I've scared myself to death many times and all to no avail! YES I'VE CHANGED, PAIN DOES THAT TO PEOPLE.
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