KM

K M. 3 years ago • From Google

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GP didn't listen to ongoing symptoms

My health concerns began approximately six months ago with what seemed like a seasonal illness, but the symptoms persisted beyond what would be expected. I was prescribed steroid medication followed by antibiotics, neither of which resolved the issue. I then developed a wheezing sound in my throat and noticed blood when coughing. I attended hospital for comprehensive testing, where I was informed there might be a possibility of a blood clot in my lung. Following all investigations, it was concluded that my heart rate was slightly elevated, and I was given blood thinning medication with instructions to return after ten days. At my follow-up appointment, my symptoms remained unchanged with the wheezing and blood in my spit continuing, though all test results including x-rays and CT scans came back clear. I was discharged but the wheezing persisted and worsened when attempting to sleep, along with occasional episodes of blood in my spit and intermittent heart palpitations. I contacted my GP again and was prescribed antibiotics for a possible upper respiratory infection, but after completing the course, my symptoms did not improve. I returned to hospital where a clinician examined my heart and indicated it sounded normal, suggesting I contact my GP regarding my ongoing concerns. Since then, I have struggled to reach my GP for an appointment. The available options require attending early morning walk-in sessions, which is difficult given that I experience sleep disturbances throughout the night due to the wheezing, heart palpitations, and blood in my spit, leaving me exhausted by morning. I feel uncertain about how to proceed with managing these unresolved symptoms.

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