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margaret22251
margaret22251

i thought only gp could order blood test, mine does mine every three months is this normal please.

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  • liz12234
    liz12234 margaret22251

    Posted

    I suppose it depends on each surgery, i just make an appt at desk with nurse every month as i like to see whats happening if its up it usually says spk to Dr.
  • ptolemy
    ptolemy margaret22251

    Posted

    Margaret, I cannot believe that is correct, as hospitals are always requiring blood tests to be taken. Also anyone can order a blood test privately provided they pay of course.

    I usually book my own at the surgery. My GP does not tell me when I should have it. She just knows I will organise it every couple of months or when I feel I need a check before reducing.

    • audrey80537
      audrey80537 ptolemy

      Posted

      Hi Margaret,

      So far since March I've had 4 but I'm thinking it will lessen once I stabilize

      and I'm hoping I do.  I bought a kit to check my own blood sugar and another for cholesterol but I don't think there is one available for SED RATE or CRP.

      When you refer to surgery is that your hospital?  Here in the States it

      means an operation so I was a little confused for a bit.

    • EileenH
      EileenH audrey80537

      Posted

      Surgery is the word used in the UK for a doctor's office. It is also often called a "practice".
  • constance.de
    constance.de margaret22251

    Posted

    My doctor insists I have a blood test every month - and that is after 3 1/2 years.  It really does depend on the surgery.

    C.💐

  • faye______00403
    faye______00403 margaret22251

    Posted

    My doc left a standing order for me.  I just copy that paper and go

    in every 3-4 weeks.   He looks at results of Sed rate and someone

    calls and tells me to reduce or stay the same.   I usually just pick

    my own time.  Lots easier to let me control my blood test.

  • Guest
    Guest margaret22251

    Posted

    Interesting discussion...my GP sent me to a rheumatologist very shortly after my positive GCA biopsy. The two docs fax all of my test results to each other. The rheumy is in charge of all aspects of GCA and he has a specific protocol. I see him once a month for first year and he runs various tests. My sed rate is great but not CRP so he will retest before tapering again. He checks bone density, blood sugar,etc regularly and I had a weird aorta check. He has me on tons of liquid, no sugar and few carbs. I have this far made no decisions because his protocol seems terrific and is working. I am in Va, USA. Love my little shower chair. I am always exhausted,too. Must rest now!! Ann11195
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