Hi everyone. For a few months I have been worrying about a situation. What began as me going to the Dr as a 50 year old Man thinking he should get his prostate PSA level checked as is very prominent these days, has sparked a worrying change of events.
The PSA level was ok but it was noticed that i had blood and protein in my urine, not visible to the naked eye but can been seen under Microscope. 5 or so urine and blood tests later and the results keep coming back the same. I have been referred to the Renal department at the local hospital for more tests and for an Ultrasound and I was thinking along the lines of them suspecting I may have some kidney damage.
I called my GP today but could not get an appointment as I sometimes am getting dizzy post eating and was thinking it might be wise to get checked for Diabetes. I called and the receptionist said it was on the system they wanted to do a specific 'Bence Jones Test' which i can see is a big indicator of Myeloma depending on the results of course. I asked to speak to a Dr but of course there are no appointments and its a case of calling at 8am each day and hoping for an appointment which is not guaranteed.
My worry is do they do a Bence Jones test only when they suspect something or do they do this as a matter of course as a routine to eliminate it as a possibility. My mind is all over the place and I am partly convinced the very fact they are checking is on the basis of a suspicion they have. I just wondered if anyone else has been through this and could put my mind at ease or make me worry more.
Thank you so much for anyone that is kind enough to answer. I do walk 10 miles a day and my GP initially cited that as a reason for my increased blood and protein levels in urine but he seems to have stopped mentioning this which has worried me more but demand exceeds supply so much in the surgery I simply cannot get an appointment.
