not coping

The medical system isn't that strained @outlander. Many services have had to reduce their loads to maintain social distancing. And regardless, you have very concerning symptoms that need attention. It doesn't matter what your age is. What is happening to you is very possible, and is something that seems to be very unusual. Is there perhaps a way to get a second opinion? Even if you have to travel outside your area. And I understand driving or travelling further than necessary is a challenge. But please don't give up.

thanks @Former-Member

when he kept saying that doesn't want to run any further tests or expose me to radiation (as in just a ct scan 🤦‍♀️) because im young I said I don't mind doing the tests because it might actually give an answer as to whats happening and then can go from there with what to do rather then going on a merry-go-round but kept saying that he didn't want to yet and that I was to continue my lactose free diet and try one of the other things he prescribed for a week and then come back and see him.
the thing im confused about is that i said ive been trying to eliminate all lactose from my diet to see if it is that rather then just changing my milk over and he said its not necessary its only for the more diary products (ie milk, yoghurt and cheeses) and that its not like gluten where you have to be very strict with it.
how do you know if its a lactose intolerance if your still consuming lactose 🤷‍♀️


@Sans911 i dont really know what to do. if i go to someone else then what happens if they say the same thing. i wouldn't want them to run the tests again so id give them the latest test results but usually when i do that they agree with the first dr.
its not that im not agreeing to do ct scans and everything its that he doesn't want to expose me to it 'when i have another 80 yrs or so of my life yet and doesn't want to risk the health of reproductive organs etc unless its an emergency and i dont think this an emergency because otherwise you would've presented to the ED' (those are his words).
Maybe i should give it a week if i can last that long and just try the other prescribed stuff and see if it helps. i dont know what to do.

Yeah I'm hearing you @outlander and you have some very valid points. However, there just might be a sympathetic, knowledgeable GP out there who is willing to investigate or explore other options.

I'm a bit out of words otherwise. That's probably not a bad thing

yeah you are probably right there @Sans911 i can always have a look around and see who other people in my area recommends

are you okay? @Sans911

Often your social media pages have a local page where you can ask others for recommendations.

I'm much the same as yesterday @outlander. Haven't done much at all today. Just watching a doco about Alaska on Netflix

that was my thoughts too @Sans911 im often seeing reccomendations being put up so ill have a look. i have to look for a more permanent gp anyway since mine just up and left and no other good gps in the clinic im at.

Are you a fan of documentaries? im not so much with animals or nature but i like it if theres some sort of story line or something like the crime documentaries.

im watching BBT. not long got home and sorted dinner out for pop so just chilling out now. might work abit on the next assignment.

Oh I love wildlife and nature shows @outlander. But not those wa*#y reality shows like survivor or lost.To me, those are just try hards, seeking fame and attention. So I prefer more factual, informative docos.

Crime docos are favs of mine too. I like the peicing together of clues, and learning how it all comes together.