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After 8 weeks of covid should drs be referring you for tests.

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julie54500
julie54500

Just wondered what tests drs should be doing after this time? i've had chest xray so far. Awaiting results.

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  • dane15
    dane15 julie54500

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    Hi Julie,

    I've done x rays and bloods including d dimer because one of my big symptoms has been upper back pain. All have been normal, you can ask your dr to send you for bloods but lots of people with normal bloods still have lots of symptoms

    • julie54500
      julie54500 dane15

      Posted

      Ok just wondered whether they would do ct scan lungs. Thanks .

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