[Lee.]

Did you lose a lot of blood during your operation Daniel?

[daniel-lewis-1985]

Originally Posted by Lee.

Did you lose a lot of blood during your operation Daniel?

I cant remember I was so doped out on Morphine does it make a difference? Ive done all this WebMD now and wish I hadn't its just saying dvt, clot, nurve damage all the worst scenarios lol gotta love the internet.

The fact is bad circulation would cause a clot right? She said the test to show my blood pressure would pick up on that which I don't believe is true.

I feel ok at the moment now just the tingling so im going to leave it till the morning.

[Lee.]

Originally Posted by daniel-lewis-1985

I cant remember I was so doped out on Morphine does it make a difference? Ive done all this WebMD now and wish I hadn't its just saying dvt, clot, nurve damage all the worst scenarios lol gotta love the internet.

The fact is bad circulation would cause a clot right? She said the test to show my blood pressure would pick up on that which I don't believe is true.

I feel ok at the moment now just the tingling so im going to leave it till the morning.

I don't know really.. What did you have surgery on?

[daniel-lewis-1985]

Originally Posted by Lee.

I don't know really.. What did you have surgery on?

The right arm and chest area due to an old break.

[Lee.]

Originally Posted by daniel-lewis-1985

The right arm and chest area due to an old break.

It's possible they've pinched a nerve or something? Regardless, I'd definitely phone NHS24 tonight! Blood clots can move quickly.. And you'll be able to relax and sleep better if you have your mind put at ease.. Explain to them how worried you are about it being a clot.

[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by daniel-lewis-1985

I cant remember I was so doped out on Morphine does it make a difference? Ive done all this WebMD now and wish I hadn't its just saying dvt, clot, nurve damage all the worst scenarios lol gotta love the internet.

Honestly Daniel, you can drive yourself mad going round in circles, I normally never give advice but I have found with others dialling 999 and getting the paramedics out a really good way to get seen to and get results.
It sounds to me like you need full blood tests and blood pressure and pulse taken a fair few times and likely other tests too.

Don't be fobbed off, you have right to be treated and seen to when concerned, please get the paramedics out,tell them you feel really off and feel like you will faint too.
Never mess around with your health and don;t let others do so either.
It may be nothing, it may be minor but better safe than sorry. Good luck.

[Vicky.]

Daniel ring 999 and get an ambulance out. They will HAVE to check you properly then.

Dont wanna be the one who scares you, but a blood clot can cause serious damage. I am talking the clot travelling and blocking your heart/lungs shit.

They should give you a shot when you get there, I'm not certain what it does but its to stop blood clots. It does you no harm if you dont have one, but will help if you do. My sis had this last year, turned out to be a very tiny clot that wasnt serious but if it had been left it might have been...the only indication she had one was a really strange looking bruise/rash thing and slight cramps. You seem to have every symptom going :/

[daniel-lewis-1985]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

Daniel ring 999 and get an ambulance out. They will HAVE to check you properly then.

Dont wanna be the one who scares you, but a blood clot can cause serious damage. I am talking the clot travelling and blocking your heart/lungs shit.

They should give you a shot when you get there, I'm not certain what it does but its to stop blood clots. It does you no harm if you dont have one, but will help if you do. My sis had this last year, turned out to be a very tiny clot that wasnt serious but if it had been left it might have been...the only indication she had one was a really strange looking bruise/rash thing and slight cramps. You seem to have every symptom going :/

I really really don't want to call 999 I know im being stupid but everyone in my street will be out in force to see whats going on.

Theres an alternative number I think is it 111? I may call them and see what they say.

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by daniel-lewis-1985

I really really don't want to call 999 I know im being stupid but everyone in my street will be out in force to see whats going on.

Theres an alternative number I think is it 111? I may call them and see what they say.

111 is the kinda...non emergency 999, they talk through your symptoms then get a doc to call you back in most cases. They will probably tell you to go in, but this might not help. If you arrive by ambulance they have to check you thoroughly, this is seriously the best option. Your neighbours will get over it...or just tell ambulance that its hard to get down your street or something and you will meet them at the entrance to your estate or something..if you feel up to that?

[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by daniel-lewis-1985

I really really don't want to call 999 I know im being stupid but everyone in my street will be out in force to see whats going on.

Theres an alternative number I think is it 111? I may call them and see what they say.

111 may not result in getting paramedics to your home, please don't give a hoot as to what neighbours think, take care,really.

[the truth]

I agree with vicky.....theyre probably quite quiet on a tuesday night.....they will come out tets your oxygen levels, heart rate, etc nothing scary....dont take any **** daniel off the idiots who answer phones in the doctors surgery or evasive staff....GET the dopler test get conclusive answers. speak to your doctor urgently. write down questions you want to ask the doc before you speak to the doc.
the doc may put you on warfrin for a few days.....but at the end of the day you have to get properly scanned, maybe the result will be negative...at least youll have peace of mind
if you call the ambulance take your ipod and a few books in case they keep u in overnight

[Me. I Am Salman]

Serious post please call an ambulance

[Conzors]

Go back to A&E or go to your GP as an emergency appt.
Whether you were operated on privately or not is nothing to do with anything.

This is you now and how your feeling now not how you were feeling during private care.

[Marsh.]

You can't risk your health because of nosy neighbours.

[daniel-lewis-1985]

ARGH! It was all going so well lol ok im gonna give it an hour or so, stay on my feet if it this fainting **** happens again then no coice im calling 999.

The hospital is so faraway it cost Ł30 in taxis today reckon that bitch owes me since I paid my taxes for her to treat me like a human being. Hate the NHS though it stinks of piss and there was rubbish on the floor, its probably safer to stay at home!!!!

Shes getting a serious complaint.

[mizzy25]

I think were all in agreement u need to ring for an ambulance Daniel fook the neighbours!

[the truth]

yeh fck the nosey neighbours....taske your ipod and books to avoid boredom too.....can u get online at the hospital? you cna maybe keep us posted

[jackc1806]

Good luck Daniel
Don't take any chances with your health, call an ambulance if you feel you need too! Don't be put off by neighbours ect

[Josy]

The nurse had no right to send you away, infact that could be described as negligence I think, they have a duty of care and they are supposed to investigate to find out what the problem is, she should have sent you for a scan asap tbh.

I agree with others that have said go back or even phone the nhs 24 and they might get you in?

Good luck and I hope you feel better soon.

[daniel-lewis-1985]

Originally Posted by Josy

The nurse had no right to send you away, infact that could be described as negligence I think, they have a duty of care and they are supposed to investigate to find out what the problem is, she should have sent you for a scan asap tbh.

I agree with others that have said go back or even phone the nhs 24 and they might get you in?

Good luck and I hope you feel better soon.

Thanks Josy and to everyone else, calmed me down a bit seeing as you have been so brutally honest.

That's what I needed not some "professional" telling me im fine and go to bed. If this is negligence then she wont hear the ****ing last of it.

Anyway off to catch some shut eye, say a little prayer lol.

[daniel-lewis-1985]

Ok hour on feet: Slightly light headed, headache, sore ankles not as bad as before.

Im going to leave it for tonight, set my alarm clock for every 1 hour to wake me up which is going to be fun.

Call my emergency clinic in London and get advice from them and hopefully they can relay the info to the incompetent ****s in Cardiff.

Then a trip back to a different a&e filled with the proper information so I can talk at them and let them know that after their nurse discharged me without proper checks I passed out.

Overall be a stubborn **** and insist they treat me like someone who has just had surgery and is concerned and not make me feel like im wasting their time, if all else fails i'll do a Gillian McKeith infront of the awaiting ambulances outside.

Perfect.

I defo aint myself as usually I would not have left the hospital without satisfaction and would have asked for a different nurse.

ARGH this is sooo annoying.

Keep you updated and thanks for all the advice, last thing I wanted to do was share on facebook Very tacky and attention seeking, why would anyone want to post a pic of them with a drip in their arm then not say what its for?....To get the 60 odd comments and lap up the attention.

[user104658]

Originally Posted by daniel-lewis-1985

Overall be a stubborn **** and insist

This is basically the only way you will ever receive an acceptable standard of care with the NHS, and was what I was going to say after just reading the first post. Don't take no for an answer. Don't kick off with them in a way that will mean they get security involved, but otherwise, just hound them until they take you seriously.

Hope you get somewhere with them.

[Livia]

Wish you well Daniel, take care of yourself. x

[Vicky.]

Whatever you think is best...mind you, if tbh I could find out a real address from an IP address you would have been whisked away in an ambulance like an hour ago

If you feel bad again, please ring 999. As I said it can be very serious stuff :S

[daniel-lewis-1985]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

Whatever you think is best...mind you, if tbh I could find out a real address from an IP address you would have been whisked away in an ambulance like an hour ago

If you feel bad again, please ring 999. As I said it can be very serious stuff :S

LOL yeah I believe you, putting the alarm to go off every 1 hour so my little Nokia shall watch over me tonight..

NIght peeps x