I need some help,, neurodiversity isnt helping.

[Misunderstood]

Heya.

I dont know what to do, I have asked my GP but they say call 999, I did 111 and that says dial 999.. I dont want to dial 999 in case its something not to worry about, I dont want to waste anyones time.

Has anyone here had a blood clot or similar?

So a fgew days a go, woke up in the night with heavy feeling in lower legs, yesterday pains in chest neck and arm (left side) I went for the flu jab and came over all funny - they mentioned an ambulance.. felt better for a coffee. Today woke up from last nights sleep shaking all over like a seizure, also chest pains and also pains in my calfs??

Being neurodiverse (autistic) i dont know what to say on the phone.. has 111 got a text relay ?

Lawrie

 

[Inka]

Write down what you’ve said here basically @Misunderstood Then phone 111, tell them you’re neurodiverse and have written down your problem - then read it out to them. The same with 999 if you need to phone them.

 

[Anna DUK]

Hi @Misunderstood, sorry to hear of your symptoms; it's worth getting these checked. You can use NHS 111 Online to get support: https://111.nhs.uk/ and they will triage to find out what support you might need.

 

[Misunderstood]

Write down what you’ve said here basically @Misunderstood Then phone 111, tell them you’re neurodiverse and have written down your problem - then read it out to them. The same with 999 if you need to phone them.

as simple as that ? OK will have to..

 

[nonethewiser]

Don't want to worry you @Misunderstood but pain in calfs can be sign of blood clot, it was mentioned on radio other day where Dr said it should be investigated urgently to rule out a clot.

 

[Misunderstood]

Hi @Misunderstood, sorry to hear of your symptoms; it's worth getting these checked. You can use NHS 111 Online to get support: https://111.nhs.uk/ and they will triage to find out what support you might need.

Don't want to worry you @Misunderstood but pain in calfs can be sign of blood clot, it was mentioned on radio other day where Dr said it should be investigated urgently to rule out a clot.

Oh heck dont say that.. am getting pains everywhere.

 

[Misunderstood]

I honestly thought it was a sign of getting old, like severe leg vein pain. ?? no.. not even 40 yet

 

[Misunderstood]

Don't want to worry you @Misunderstood but pain in calfs can be sign of blood clot, it was mentioned on radio other day where Dr said it should be investigated urgently to rule out a clot.

surely there would be swelling too ??

 

[Anna DUK]

Is your calf hot to touch @Misunderstood? That usually comes with a sign of a clot.

 

[Misunderstood]

Is your calf hot to touch @Misunderstood? That usually comes with a sign of a clot.

well not hot but a lot warmer than everywhere else

 

[nonethewiser]

surely there would be swelling too ??

No idea mate, just repeating what I'd heard other day by a Dr.

In your position I'd get seen to asap as your obviously unwell.

 

[Anna DUK]

well not hot but a lot warmer than everywhere else

Probably best to get in touch with 111 for them to assess and hopefully eliminate any further worries for you.

 

[Misunderstood]

No idea mate, just repeating what I'd heard other day by a Dr.

In your position I'd get seen to asap as your obviously unwell.

Im not being stupborn just dont want to waste anyones time.

 

[Misunderstood]

My mum has looked says nothing to worry about. So I dont know..

 

[Alan44]

Seriously @Misunderstood you will not be wasting anyone's time, either 111 or 999 that is what the medics are for and they will understand, trust me

Alan 😉

 

[Tom1982]

Anxiety also does crazy stuff to your body mate, especially if you have a load of symptoms memorised. My missus had a blood clot in her leg and it was red hot to touch, swollen and so painful she could hardly stand. Probably nothing mate.

 

[Lucyr]

If you don’t want to make the phone call and can safely get to A&E then do that.

Write down your symptoms and what happened and that 111 and GP sent you and show them. In a note on your phone or on a piece of paper either will be fine.

 

[Inka]

My mum has looked says nothing to worry about. So I dont know..

Best to get medical input @Misunderstood It could be a clot, it could be a virus (hence the shaking), it could be a muscle problem, a vitamin deficiency, or nothing. Only a medic will be able to tell you.

 

[Misunderstood]

Okay thanks. Am just walking to a meeting but am feeling so weird

 

[Misunderstood]

Anxiety also does crazy stuff to your body mate, especially if you have a load of symptoms memorised. My missus had a blood clot in her leg and it was red hot to touch, swollen and so painful she could hardly stand. Probably nothing mate.

Exactly hope she's recovered now.