Today, my doctor informed me that the tests we've been doing the previous months show no sign of leukemia. I was just about to express my relief when he casually followed up with, "Never mind, there's still a lot of other blood-related diseases we need to look out for." FML
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, after coming back from a trip to Africa where I got malaria, I went to the hospital for some blood tests. The doctor said, "Good news! You never had malaria! But they put you through a lot of dangerous treatments and now your liver has an anomaly." FML
Today, after months of random vomiting with no apparent cause, I finally got some tests done. The doctor says there's nothing wrong with me and that it's all just in my head. Great. FML
Today, my doctor died. Last week, after a check up I'd had because I was worried about a cough, he told me not to worry because I was as healthy as he was. FML
Today, my doctor got my blood test results from the lab. He looked at me gravely and told me I had just weeks left to live. After I started hyperventilating and crying, he burst out laughing and said he was kidding. He then prescribed me some iron tablets and sent me on my way. FML
Today, after recently discovering that I need a bone marrow transplant, my girlfriend got tested to see if she could be a donor. When the results came back with a negative match, she blurted out, "Oh thank god." FML
Today, my doctor called with my test results, which seem to tell him that there's absolutely nothing wrong with me. I'm still sitting here with an appendage that I'd swear was dispensing napalm, but now I have a $500 bill to go with it. FML
Today, I saw my doc about the painful swelling I've had in my arm all week. He seemed totally out of it, and ended up telling me it's all in my head, despite the swelling. When I respectfully suggested it might be a blood issue, he just said, "Nah". FML
Today, I got the biopsy results from a weird mole I had removed. It's completely harmless, and I have nothing to worry about. My first reaction was disappointment, because I'll have to keep going to work instead of starting cancer treatment. FML
Today, I was laughingly informed that I'm an overachiever, by my doctor who thinks I have more health conditions than anyone my age should have. Guess who was just diagnosed with another? FML
Today, after months and months of trying to get my blood pressure back up to normal, and try to get back to optimal health, my doctor told me I'll never get better for the rest of my life. FML
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1DisGR8 32
There were other ways your doctor could have said that, but keep looking up OP. I'm sure you'll be fine. And if not, take each day one day at a time. :)
KittyHawkMarch 29
Hopefully they will show nothing is wrong as well.
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Comments (51)
Miss_Chevious 37
Well that's bloody tragic
KittyHawkMarch 29
Hopefully they will show nothing is wrong as well.
Toolishing 22
I'd rather they find the problem then be in the unknown. The unknown is the worst, because you know there is a problem and there's nothing you can do.
Dainik 6
Add me
faeryofshalott 25
Not knowing is infinitely worse. When my husband first got sick it took awhile before they finally diagnosed what was wrong. Not knowing what was going on made me go through every possible scenario whereas finding out was a huge relief. I wouldn't wish not knowing on anyone.
SPN_lover666 27
#36, that's what happened with my mom. The doctors diagnosed with fibromyalgia, MS, and finally had the correct diagnosis of Parkinson's disease last year.
1DisGR8 32
There were other ways your doctor could have said that, but keep looking up OP. I'm sure you'll be fine. And if not, take each day one day at a time. :)
buckstop1 37
I thought days only came one at a time in the first place
rainbotato 14
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Yeash hearing that must have killed you
GiraffesRlife 11
I feel like he was making a joke, but a rude one
__coralbell 15
Just because you have to look out for them doesn't always mean you'll get them , so hopefully everything goes ok! And it's just for safety precautions!
bluejayfan02 27
Wish you the best of luck OP
EpicKassi 23
Hopefully you have good news, but until then, good luck OP.
thatnucca 36
Doesn't hurt to do a thorough check... I'm going through the same thing right now... Chin up!
Bzu123 8
better to know and be prepared :)