Reflecting on the eve of MRI scan

[Jimbo1968]

It's the eve of my privately funded MRI scan. I was going to ask what could cause a preponderance of floating stools since D on xmas day . But instead I've decided to reflect on myself , this forum and the NHS. The Eve of the 26th August was my last normal looking stool, it's all been different since (D, Pale , Rough , Floating , Some C) anyway I'd been countless times to my local G.P , to finally even get seen by a gastroentorologist I had to be referred as suspected colorectal cancer. My visits to the GP were more and more filled with phrases like I'm really tired , very sleepy , no energy , weekly diarrhea, depressed etc.
I've also twice paid to see a GI privately ( my biggest fear at an early stage especially was of pancreatic cancer ) it was worth every penny just to hear the words if you got pc , you'd be the first in my 35 years who can stop losing weight .......if the CT scan shows nothing on pancreas then it's pointless doing a more specific scan as they'll be nothing to look for.
Anyway all said and done my overall condition both physical and psychological was deteriorating , that is until I was recommended to take D3 , Magnesium and B12 from you good people on this site. I no longer fall asleep at every opportunity .
My point is , if I got one that is. I've become a pain in the Arse at my GP , I've ended up in Emergency room too many times, I've been private yet the only help I got which bettered my state was due to the kindness of fellow sufferers .
Incidentally I realise an MRI (two stage, 1 of abdomen, 2 of small bowel with contrast) is not the right scan but as I'm paying for it privately the doctor has managed to get me a date through NHS for endo/colonoscopies. (Bribe if you like). Thank you all for your help

[tex]

Hi Jim,

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on life with this disease. You're right, it can be tough to get the support we need from the medical profession when we don't have a life-threatening disease. I suppose that doctors see so many patients dealing with fatal diseases that it's easy to not get excited about treating a disease such as MC. And the habit that doctors have of ignoring patient needs for vitamin D3, magnesium, and B-12 is a pet peeve of mine, too.

You're very welcome, and I hope that you continue to improve. And good luck with the scans.

Tex

[Gabes-Apg]

Jim
keep in mind that the system in the UK and Aus, is better than the USA.

and there has been a few times in my journey that i have to do certain tests etc as it is 'part of the process' I get it. it also applies for things like claiming welfare, etc, you have to follow the process.

good luck with the test.

[Lilja]

(Bribe if you like). Thank you all for your help

I wouldn't call it bribe. It's part of the system.

Like Gabes states, and this also goes for my country, the doctors have to tick certain boxes in certain formulas, in order to send you "further in the system". But, then again I don't have to pay 1 single kroner to get it all done.

Good luck, Jim :-)

Lilia