Bruises

Hi all back in 2019 I was really ill with a chest infection since then I've never really recovered from it it's been on and off since and now on inhalers etc anyway last year I had pneumonia but I'm still having The same problems as before. Before all this I probably weighed around 10-11stone I'm currently 12 which I've never been in my whole entire life some days I feel like I'm all puffy hope that makes sense. Anyway lately I started to get pains in my lower back then on to my hips and legs and recently I've started to notice quite big purple bruises spoke to gp yesterday she agreed to bloods but I'm not sure how long il be waiting I'm wondering wherever I should go to a@e and get checked properly what would be your opinion I really don't want to put pressure on the nhs but I'm really worried thanks all 

  • Welcome to Cancer Chat, tracexy2.

    I'm sorry to hear that you are experiencing symptoms that are making you worried but Im glad you initiated the procress of getting them investigated by going to your GP.
    Hopefully you won't have to wait for long but until they call you if you think speaking with someone with a medical background might help, our team of nurses would be happy to take your call. They're available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Renata, Cancer Chat Moderator