I was called for a shingles vaccination at my surgery, last week 28th February. I’m 52 and thought it was because I am a full time carer for my mother with dementia. When I went in the care worker looked on the screen and said I was having the vaccine, because I had an autoimmune issue, which I responded with “Do I?” She went on to tell me I had ET Essential Thrombocyotis. I asked her to write it down and of course I googled when I got home.

I had been to the Dr in November because I had a very large black bruise on my right bum cheek. I felt something pop in that region and it felt when I sat down that I was actually sitting on something, I did actually check to see it wasn’t one of the dogs toys. When I went to the loo, I discovered the bruise, which was shocking. When I went to the Dr. I also mentioned that I had been feeling a bit unsteady, that my apple watch also kept telling me that my heart was beating too fast quite frequently normally when I was just doing very little. I’m also always tired, but as mentioned I care for my mum full time, she lives with us, so it is exhausting. Anyway blood tests ordered came back with high platelets, but I did have a nasty cold, bloods were redone and not as high, but another test has to be done 3months after last one. The letter said there was nothing to be alarmed about! 

So, anyway after reading on google, I am of course alarmed,  I decided to book an appt with the Dr, filled out the online form, told them what has happened with the conversation with the carer at the vaccination appointment and was told by text that the Dr. had reviewed the request and will contact me on the 12th March! 

So really was looking for some advice, should I be concerned, are the Dr’s being over zealous?  

Thanks in advance