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2nd Full Blood Count

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LordFlashheart
LordFlashheart

Hey guys,

I Was "Diagnosed" with panic attacks / anxiety a couple of months ago.

I had a blood test around 4 months ago, a Full blood count (came back fine).

Ive had headaches on and off for the past month plus dizziness when walking, i went to the doctors and hes sending me for another full blood count.

If i had a brain tumour (for example) how would thse blood test point to it? 

He also told me to get an "eye pressure" test, i went to specsavers and had an eye check a few weeks ago, but cant remember if they did a pressure check, anyway, that was fine aswell. 

 

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  • Tazchurch
    Tazchurch LordFlashheart

    Posted

    Ring specsavers to make sure did, though most opticians do it as a matter of course, they would have looked in your eye anyway and can pick up changes that way anyhow.

    So far as the blood test goes I am unsure but would guess one key thing is to do with the type and number of blood cells and platelets. Possibly there are other markers but I don't know what they are. Best to ask the GP to explain the whys and wherefores.

    Did you need glasses or a change to what you wear as this can cause these symptoms so an eyecheck is always a good idea.

  • LordFlashheart
    LordFlashheart

    Posted

    No, because of the dizzyness i thought id get them checked (its been ten years lol)

    But my eyes were fine, no glasses required :S

  • Tazchurch
    Tazchurch LordFlashheart

    Posted

    I presume your blood pressure is OK
    • LordFlashheart
      LordFlashheart Tazchurch

      Posted

      Yeah, ive had my blood pressure done about 4 times in 2 months, everything fine.
    • Tazchurch
      Tazchurch LordFlashheart

      Posted

      One thing ruled out then which is good. It is also good as if it were raised it could indicate raised intercranial pressure. It doesn't seem to, and that is good
  • Tazchurch
    Tazchurch LordFlashheart

    Posted

    Pressure test from their own website

    'Using a non-contact tonometer, the optical assistant (or the optometrist) blows a few puffs of air at each of your eyes in turn. The air bounces back at the instrument, giving a measurement of the pressure inside each eye'.

    There is a picture of the instrument used. They give a full guide to your eyetest as in what to expect, why etc so it is worth a look

  • mrsmop
    mrsmop LordFlashheart

    Posted

    Perhaps you should look into the reason why you are having panic attacks.

    Have you read the following?

    https://patient.info/health/panic-attack-and-panic-disorder

     

    • LordFlashheart
      LordFlashheart mrsmop

      Posted

      I have a therapist and were working together for coping solutions, i beleive its general anxiety/health or death induced.

      Came out of nowhere one day when i was trying to sleep.

      Ive had three potential health worries today alone "numb thumb, woke up with a line on my thumb, plus red chunks in stool"

      Guess whos had a very bad day?

      Plus know my lower back/kidney region is killing.

      I have an eye pressure test booked for sunday.

      I just wished i could have a full medical, ive payed my contributions since i was 18.

      If that came back fine it would be a huge weight of my shoulders.

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