This can't be good....UPDATED

[Queen of Poop]

Went to the doctor a week ago for the annual check up. Got a call from them this afternoon to see him tomorrow for lab results. Got to be something bad. They don't call you in for good news. Guess there will be no sleeping tonight.

[dukedogsmom]

I won't tell you to try and relax because I know I wouldn't be able to. I just hope it's not really bad news. And don't forget PT prayers. They work wonders. Check in tomorrow after you get home, ok? Something that relaxes me is to get a coffee at the local coffee shop and sit there for a while. Maybe do something that relaxes you before your visit to the doctor.

[Grace]

Do you know what lab test you had - glucose, cholesterol???

I think it's terrible of them not to give you some idea of what they want to see you about. When I had an elevated glucose, they called and told me the results, then had me go to the lab a week later for a repeat - to verify the results. Just as high blood pressure cannot be confirmed by one weird reading, a single lab test is not definitive. Request a 2nd test.

Do you ever request results be sent to you? You have every legal right to a copy - they are your test results. I always have a copy sent to me, and often get them before the doctor sees them. You can tell if the results are okay, as the normal limits are indicated next to each test.

[Queen of Poop]

They did the same thing to me 2 years ago when they found a lump in my breast that ended up being removed. Except that call came on a Friday afternoon. I asked the girl if it was something bad, she said she could not tell me. So I wait, ever so patiently (said thru gritted teeth!)

[Christiansmommy]

Ugh, I know how you feel!! When I was pregnant with Jeremy, after his 18 week ultrasound, they called (on a Friday!!), and said they needed to re-look at some things, but wouldn't tell me exactly what was wrong...that weekend was sooo hard to get through! They shouldn't be allowed to do that!! He had "bright" looking kidneys on ultrasound, that did turn out to be a type of kidney disorder that he has....but that waiting was soooo hard!! I'll be thinking of you, hope all is well!!

[CountryWolf07]

I will keep you in my good thoughts!

Hope everything goes well.

[Alysser]

Hope everything is okay and it's nothing serious. Good luck!

[Jessika]

Why can't they tell you over the phone??

[*LabLoverKEB*]

I was wondering the same thing, Jessika... hmmm

Prayers and good thoughts on the way!

[sparks19]

Oh I hope it is nothing....

I had some blood tests done once and the Dr called to say I needed to come into the office... and all it was was low iron

I hate when they make people worry...don't they KNOW what that does to people?

[Jessika]

I was wondering the same thing, Jessika... hmmm

Prayers and good thoughts on the way!

I just mean in general, though, why can't Dr's tell patients test results, whether they're good or bad, over the phone? I've never really understood that. I'd rather just know, good or bad, instead of sweating over it overnight or, worse still, over the weekend.

[Karen]

Maybe it is just something they need to double check before they are sure of anything? We'll hope it's "nothing" or at least nothing bad.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I sure hope that it's nothing serious. Good luck and please keep us updated.

[moosmom]

You'll be in my thoughts and prayers, sweetie. It's probably nothing. TRY to get some sleep (I know, better said than done).

(((((((HUGS)))))))))

[emily_the_spoiled]

The reason you don't get your test results over the phone is that it is not the doctor who is phoning you, usually it is the receptionist. By law only physician's are permitted to tell you test results because they have to be interpretted in light of your medical condition and history. Medical receptionist might know some stuff, but not at that level. Besides, how many of you have actually had a physician phone your home

Good luck with the test results. I am sure that it is nothing serious.