thread: Hey wise people and nurses - what on earth is this? (Maybe TMI)

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  1. #1
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    Mar 2008
    Perth, WA
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    Yeah she sent it off to testing and I never got called back. The policy at that particular surgery is if the results are clear, they don't call with the results. Which is why I only go to that particular surgery when I have no other choice...they're open Sunday mornings so we only go to them if we need to see a Dr on weekends (for things that can't wait until a weekday).

    The nearest I can see my actual GP is Tuesday the 23rd (they're very good...so very busy), so I have an appointment for then. But as I said, I see a midwife this Tuesday morning at hospital for my 1st antenatal check.

    However, this is the same midwifery clinic who didn't diagnose my Pre-Eclampsia (it was diagnosed during labour) when I was preg with Palmer and had v high bp, swelling, pitting, protein in my wee (you self-test there) and bad headaches. They told me to "take a Panadol". So, you see, I am a bit jaded becuase of that, and not sure I'll get taken seriously. It's a very busy clinic, they see hundreds of pregnant women a day, and are always tired and grumpy.

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    Mar 2008
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    Sorry Sara - you posted just as I was typing the above.

    Yes!!! It comes in waves just like contractions!

  3. #3
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    Oct 2005
    North Queensland
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    Sorry Sara - you posted just as I was typing the above.

    Yes!!! It comes in waves just like contractions!
    This is something I just Googled but gives you an idea.

    I would definately mention this to the Midwife this week. If you have an "attack" in the mean time, go to the Hospital.

    I hope you get the right diagnoses soon so it can all be sorted out for you!

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    Mar 2010
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    I see the King Eddie clinics have not changed a bit then I would call the GP tomorrow and get the results confirmed so you can tell your middie at your appointment. I have known GP's to get positive urine cultures before and not bother to ring and tell because you are already on antibiotics.

  5. #5
    Lucy in the sky with diamonds.

    Jan 2005
    Funky Town, Vic
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    oh dear - I have liver on my brain lately. Yeah, kidneys - a GF of mine used to have the same symptoms and she had kidney issues.

  6. #6
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    Mar 2008
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    I see the King Eddie clinics have not changed a bit then
    Indeed! :-D

  7. #7
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    Mar 2006
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    sounds more like kidney stones than gall stones. Gall stones is higher up and hardly ever that low down. Both gall stones and kidney stones will come in waves much like contractions. Definitely chat to your care givers about it. There are treatment options available and they can certainly help with pain relief.

    MG

  8. #8
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    Oct 2006
    Sydney NSW
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    Kidney stones are THE worst pain I have ever experienced, the reason it comes in waves is because your kidneys are trying to get rid of them and they are moving around hacking up the inside of your kidney. My urologist said they are like those spiky medieval metal balls IYKWIM. I had renal colic when I had kidney stones which is when they are moving around.
    You have my every sympathy- there is no worse pain I don't think.