8pm update. BP rechecked, blood work good, blood spots in urine so might be kidney stones - a few ahead of me then in for abdominal tests etc Was given a couple advil for pain.
Hmmmmm not sure what happened overnight BUT this morning I woke in excruciating right hip pain and sore abdomen too, appendix out in '97 or '98. Just about passed out from the pain and barely able to walk. Took the cab to the Chiro, feel 50% better but advised to see my Dr or urgent care about abdomen soreness. Can't get into my Dr so am heading to Victoria Urgent Care. 😒
Well I got home 2:30ish in mild pain but more comfortable. At 11:20 called into examining room, hooked to saline drip IV with anti inflammatory meds
- 12:10am Dr came checked me out and ordered CTscan and 2 abdominal tests, but did not think it's kidney stones
- 1am wheeled into CTscan then for two abdominal xrays and back 1:30
- 2:10am Dr recapped tests, small stone still there, nothing else except constipated. He gave meds to take when home. Will call tomorrow with CT results.
- 2:30am saline drip removed and meds given for home
- 2:50am home and to bed soon, but first drank restoralax
- 7am woke still uncomfortable, back to bed
- 7:45am woke from pressure, but excruciating pain has gone
Totally weird! But at least that horrible right side pain is gone. Guess it's a relaxing couple days till this passes!
All this within 12 hours, could be faster, but also heard worse time lines too! Still waiting for call on results!
Well all I can say is the staff were calm, polite, efficient and tried to relieve patient stress here, felt more person orientated, even with the few that made a stink waiting. The guy next to me in waiting room said St Bonafice Urgent Care took 17 hours before seeing a Dr then more till treated and released. Even though the # of patients ahead being treated/waiting along with wait time NEVER changed it seemed to move steadily depending on traumas. If ever I need such again, I'm going to the Victoria Hospital. Throughout they were busy, kind and gave out Advil/Tylenol and warm blankets too. 👍👏
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