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i have been in hospital for 2 weeks with right groin pain

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izzy2758
izzy2758

Over 2 weeks ago I went to my gp with severe right groin pain and when I was being examined the gp immediately thought I had appendicitis so I was sent straight to hospital. I was in for 5 days and had a CT scan and was then sent home and the surgeon said everything was normal. 3 days later I had to have an emergency appointment with my gp and once again I was sent back to hospital. I was lucky got a different surgeon this time. I was sent for a ultra sound scan and another CT scan and also a MRI scan after drinking 2 jugs of liquid that would help see what the were looking for. The day before I was sent for the MRI scan the registrar doc said he can feel a hernia and that would mean surgery to remove it. My thoughts were (yes they have got to the bottom of my pain and I will soon be rid) however the scans all came back normal and I was in so much pain they have sent me home again. I am so ill. So tired and loads of pain. The next step is the surgeon wants to have a look at the bowel with the camera. I feel they just don't believe what I'm saying as all these bloods scans etc have all come back clear. I'm at a loss what to do

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  • lesley73033
    lesley73033 izzy2758

    Posted

    Hi Izzy

    This happened to me last year. I had a scan at one hospital and sent away with them saying that they couldn't find anything.  I got my GP to refer me to another hospital.  They found 2 hernias which the 1st one completely missed.  Could you get a referal to a different place.  Alternatively, you ould just turn up at a and e.

    Good luck x

    • izzy2758
      izzy2758 lesley73033

      Posted

      Thanks for that Lesley. We only have 2 hospitals in our area and the same consultants work between both hospitals. This is so scary when you feel so ill and its like nobody believes you. I'mglad you got a diagnosis

      Thanks

  • Braker87
    Braker87 izzy2758

    Posted

    Hi izzy I suffered for a long time with my hernia with out it being diagnosed I even had my appendix removed In an emergency operation! In the end It took an endoscopy to find out that I had a hernia and my Esopigious is damaged x
    • izzy2758
      izzy2758 Braker87

      Posted

      Hi. I was all prepared for theatre as they thought it was my appendix. I have just got up this morning feeling terrible as once again I've had a bad night of pain. I just cannot believe the amount if people that is having to deal with this illness. I'm glad to hear they have got to bottom of your pain and hope you are well now. 
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