MY NHS NIGHTMARE!

[@l.baughman1445]

Oh dear, I'm so sorry. Future reference for everyone: Bother people. Be a bother. Call for help immediately. Seconds count. We don't know what's happening with ourselves in a sudden situation so big major chest pain, can't take a breath - yea. Get immediate help. Thanks to the nice folks who helped out Pixie!

[@Lisalisag2023]

Everyone in a bed is given anticoagulants so once you left the hospital you wouldn’t have needed it, had you stayed in they would have prescribed it as standard. It’s given to people not mobilising in hospital as it increases blood clot risks. If your D dimer (test that indicates blood clots) was clear then they would not have prescribed anticoagulant moving forward.

[@lorrainemoore7807]

I learnt that lesson after getting sepsis

[@lulib6372]

I am so sorry to hear you suffering like this, I have had my own similar nasty run ins with the NHS. I have fibromyalgia and ADHD, so anything going on with me is put down to me over reacting to nothing in particular, the contempt is palpable in almost every medical situation I am in. I avoid doctors, and last time I went to the hospital I would have done anything not to go, it took me days to finally call 111, it was extremely distressing. After my time in hospital I ended up going to a private consultant to get a second opinion, he looked at my records, and easily told me that I did indeed have cholecystitis, when my GP had said that it was my brain responding to a bit of indigestion, and a bit of muscle cramp. A lot of the nurses and ambulance people were amazing, but everyone is under so much pressure, it becomes a numbers game, and I think it is very easy for people's humanity to get lost.

[@faithbrenner9333]

Much love and positive healing prayers 🫶🫶 Spanky, you are an awesome Hubby and Dad! Lots of love to you all❤️❤️

[@thecrapgoth]

Aw I will tell him you said that x

[@karinlovell2834]

The thing that’s standing out to me is how apologetic you are with telling your honest truth You shouldn’t have to feel like you have to. Wishing you good health xx

[@SarahSabetti]

My thoughts and prayers are with you Pixi!

[@thecrapgoth]

Thankyou x

[@wincharles1195]

@@thecrapgoth❤

[@silverghostcat1924]

I hope they find out what's going on so you can get the help you need 💚💚💚 LOVE& LIGHT to you and your family from Texas 🖤🩷🦇🩷🖤

[@abbeyroads39]

Also Pixie, here in California, I’ve gone by ambulance 3 times in idk 7 years I think. Idk why but I was blacking out. My bp was 297/320, on the ambulance. i know, no one believes me when I’ve told them about it. The EMT’s on the ambulance, kept retaking my bp, thinking it was incorrect. The ambulance driver at one point got up and took it, he clearly had more experience than the younger emt’s, said they were incorrect. But no, it was that high. Was diagnosed with anxiety, after a couple, 5 hours, of being told to “calm down” , while laying in bed scared. I’ve lost faith in the medical community here. It’s so sad and scary. There are so many amazing drs and nurses and i’m so grateful for those that have a caring disposition. I will NEVER go to the hospital unless someone else is in charge of my decision. I’m continually shocked and saddened by so many stories these days. Sending Lots of Love and healing to you my friend. I’m praying xoxoxoxo

[@catherineaw143]

I’m so sorry for you Pixie having to deal with all that at the hospital. Kory would not want you to give up, he knew you are a very strong person.Spanky and your daughters would be lost without you. Get well, sweet one 🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@cganley5275]

❤ To continue my comment: ❤❤❤❤ I am so sorry that you went through all of this and still go through it. Thank you for sharing everything. It's so important and I hope your message is seen and heard by the right people who can help make changes.

[@Deppluv]

Sending positive energy your way Pixie. Our health care is in a crisis globally. We lost alit of Doctors & nurses after Covid. Some retired and changed careers. I hear horror stories everyday here in Canada. I really hope you feel better !❤️‍🩹

[@christymalloy2421]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm so sorry that this happened and that you're in so much pain. I hope that you feel better soon and get pain relief. I hope that the scan goes well and the doctors are able to help and with a better experience.

[@carlaelliscreations]

Sending you so much love. Broken heart syndrome isn't taken seriously enough. A chemical is released when your grief is so intense, which damages everything connected to the heart. My dad died 4 months after my mum from this. Love and hugs, Pixi 🫂

[@TraceyGrainger]

True Broken heart syndrome is actually called Takosubto Syndrome and its where youre Heart on left side fails its very Dangerous...My Partner had it 2 years ago was blue lighted to hosp 10 days he stayed...he almost died 2 years later is still under Heart failure its not a chemical sorry

[@leehamilton8344]

Oh dear Pixi. Many prayers, much love and hugs. I am so sorry you are going through all of this.

[@Jacque727]

Oh Pixi, I am so sorry for you, and so worried for you!!! About 10 years ago I thought I was having a heartattack; my roommate called the ambulance and I was admitted to the hospital. After all the tests it turned out to be gurd; which can mimic a heart attack. It's extremely painful. A month later my roommate's girlfriend was over and I had a second attack. It was so intense I couldn't speak. She called the ambulance being she was a nurse. I tried to tell her not to. The again admitted me. Once I started to come out of it I said this is gurd. Of course the wanted to charge my insurance for tests; I said no and left AMA. I still have gurd, but I control it well now. Very rarely do I have a bad attack. Ask your doctors to check for gurd, it's horrific. I also know about broken heart syndrome due to loosing my son; that's a whole other long story. I am so sorry your health care system is failing you. I wish I could do something for you.Gurd is going to be worse for you because of your asthma. I wish you had a wonderful advocate who really supported you. I now have the most amazing team of doctors. I am so lucky I am truly blessed. I am praying for you. I will be living in my car as of September 15th, but I still have hope. I am sorry for not responding as much as usual because of preparation for living in my car, but I will always be here for you. You and you family, and Kori will always be in my prayers 🙏 and I know I can't do much; but I watch and tell everyone I know to subscribe. Much love ❤️ Jacque

[@Maldininut81]

Seading healing vibes your way. I am so sorry it was so hard to get help. Hoping you are feeling a little better now.

[@thecrapgoth]

The intense pain has gone now, but I'm still struggling x

[@Maldininut81]

@@thecrapgoth Hang in there, Pixi. It rough time of year for you. Just take one step in front of another even if it is tiny it counts.

[@momof4kids735]

Prayers for you and your family! 🙏🥺♥️ I am truly sorry this is happening to you. 😞

[@nataliegraham9552]

Oh my, Pixi, I'm so sorry you are going through this. Here in the States it can be pretty awful as well. What mystifies me is, you were in multiple times for the same pain, and yet each seperate ER doc didn't transfer you or consult with their cardiology dept, just kept doing the same stuff. And to have to wait extra days for a scan that should have been done right off the bat... I will keep you in my heart and mind as you and John continue to work to figure out just what is going on. I'm hoping you have been able to get some decent rest since exhaustion can add significantly to the issues you are dealing with. I wish I could be more helpful - it's hard to see a friend suffering. Take care. 💞

[@Ann-on-a-mouse]

Sending all the love to you and yours. to many NHS issues to list. The NHS is BROKEN!

[@crazycatmamainthesip]

❤❤❤❤ sending you love and positive healing thoughts

[@thecrapgoth]

Thankyou x

[@crazycatmamainthesip]

@@thecrapgoth you're welcome

[@emerald.intothelight]

Ive had chest pain since my son passed away in 2021. That doc you got is an absolutely cold hearted stone not to sympathise with Broken Heart. I always stay at home and suffer it alone, due to the mental health gaslighting label. My feeling is that if i die, I'm at least back with me son, and If i dont, tomorrow is another day! I find hypnosis meditations helpful for calming my nervous system. Hope you feel much better soon Pixie, it took 3 whole years for my constant chest pain to ease, but we're all different. Time is a healer for some things, the broken heart is there for life and all we can do is adjust to living a new way of life. It helps my physical health to believe my son is present and with me, cos i just can't live with not seeing him again in life. The pain is too much to bear and that affects my chest pain. Thinking of you and sending love your way xx

[@angelwolf23]

I will keep you in my prayers, Pixi. That is a horrible ordeal to go through.

[@hala9175]

We are having the same issue with health care in Canada too. Very upsetting! I hope you're feeling better than you were. Bless those health care workers that that do treat us with care, respect and kindness.❤❤‍🩹

[@aimeedean1]

It sounded like my second trip to A&E. My local hospital is massively over subscribed and quite often they have to divert ambulances to other cities. Unfortunately the last time it was rammed and everyone there actually needed to be there which is quite unusual. Some Doctors are very good but there are others who were absent that day they taught about bedside manner. My other half is a Doctor who did exit the NHS because he is a carer for his disabled daughter and so he is a consultant now. He was the one who told me that an astonishing number of Doctors he trained with weren't great with patients. You should get your GP to get you referred to cardiologists if they haven't already. A&E departments are really not specialists in diagnoses only how to keep you going if they can before you are sent to correct department and annoyingly you have to get back to the GP to refer. In other news, the referral made in November finally got me an appointment in September. Which is spectacular. The NHS are paying for me to see a Private Consultant in a Private Hospital. Such is 14 years of Tory underfunding.

[@Juniperlily]

Positive healing prayers for you. Do not apologize for being ill. Hang in there. You've been through so much. Lots of love

[@abbeyroads39]

Awww, you’re such a sweet soul. I’m praying for you my love. I am so sorry you’re going through this. I don’t understand what’s going on in people’s heads. I understand they are stressed and overwhelmed but you deserve the best of care and at least the hospital workers should treat everyone as if it’s their own loved ones. God bless you. You’re always in my prayers xoxoxoxo🙏🙏

[@Jessie20032]

I’m so sorry Pixie 😢 lots of prayers and hugs for you, you are loved and special, always remember that 💜💜

[@kerri01]

I always try to go to the hospital with my Dad to act as an advocate. They try to bamboozle him sometimes when they’re busy. Once in emergency in Sydney the doctor asked him ‘what do you want us to do’ when he went in with pain and heat in his hip. I had to remind the doctor of the medical history we had already gone over that Dad spent over a week in the orthopedic department last time he had similar symptoms. Turns out his femur had completely disintegrated at the hip and he was stuck in rehab hospital for the next couple of months before and after surgery. Don’t be afraid or feel guilty about asking someone to come with you and advocate. When you’re unwell, disoriented, in pain and/or scared it can be hard to clearly put forward your case. 💜 Also, Tramadol is good for sharp pain but I chucked my car keys out because I was convinced they were from my Mum’s old car 😂 I will only take it under supervision if I ever need it again 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@lauraholmes3262]

I am so sorry you went thru this. I am glad you are back home.

[@KrisWK_]

I’m sorry you had such a bad experience with health services. 🙏🙏❤️ I hope you feel better 😘

[@thecrapgoth]

It was awful, I'm still struggling but atm the immense pain has gone x

[@talex1625]

It's nice to see another video from you and I'm glad to see that you're feeling so much better.

[@pearcat08]

I respect you recognizing that the medical staff were very busy and under great strain but you are absolutely right, their behavior was unprofessional and disrespectful. I am so sorry that they treated you the way they did. I know that healthcare workers need more support for themselves too, but it still isnt okay to treat patients like that. As an American I do appreciate you acknowledging that having something like the NHS is something to be grateful for, but you have EVERY right to expect and demand better than what you were given in this situation (and others, as I know this isn't the first trouble you have had with NHS). You can be grateful for what you have and at the same time acknowledge what is wrong with it and where it needs improvement, and you are right to do so. You are absolutely right that better funding is what is needed; it would allow for more staff, more hospitals and treatment centers, more respite for staff, better communication, just improvement all around. In regard to symptoms being caused by physical vs mental health... the symptoms should be taken seriously either way. Period. If someone is coming in with chest pain because of a heart attack, that chest pain needs to be taken seriously. If someone is coming in with chest pain caused by a mental or emotional struggle they are facing, that chest pain needs to be taken seriously. The pain doesn't magically cease to exist or not hurt if it is caused by mental illness. I've been on both sides of this too. I worked for years as a certified nursing assistant (I'm not sure what the equivalent would be - its like a nurse's aid but with additional training to do basic medical care like wound treatement and medication administration). I didn't have nearly as much pressure or strain on me as the nurses, but I was constantly too busy, overworked and underpaid. I finally stopped doing it because I realized I was increasingly unable to show the level of care and kindness to my patients that they deserved. I would rather find a different line of work than start treating the people relying (in part) on me for their wellbeing with less dignity or care. I know that's not an option for all healthcare workers though. I won't go into it too much for the sake of my own wellbeing, but I have been treated with disdain, disrespect, and true cruelty by medical staff in the past hecause of my history of mental health struggles. Up to and including one nurse standing a few feet from my bed commenting to another that it was a shame my suicide attempt wasn't successful because there were other people waiting who deserved bed space and treatment more than I did. Not ones who were in more urgent need than I was, ones who "deserved" it more. I also didn't receive any pain management because "it was my own fault" I was in pain, and numerous other small acts of disregard and disrespect on the part of medical staff during that incident and others beacuse it was mental health that brought me there. All that is just to say that, though I know my situation and experience with the disrespect shown toward people with mental health struggles are different than yours, I can empathize so much and I am so, so sorry you had to deal with that utter bs in the midst of so much physical pain. I'm wishing you relief and comfort and love and healing.❤ ETA: damn it I'm so mad at how you were treated Pixi. I'm so damn sorry and I hope that you are treated better in your future interactions with NHS to figure out is causing your pain and how to treat it. 💗

[@ngoodwin101]

Just stumble upon you my darling ❤thicking off u senting lot of love I find this really horrendous.In horrible, they've done to you.Thank you for the story , but I feel so upset and cross about The situation thinking of you 🤗 ❤ I heard That hospitals are in a terrible way 😢 💔 ❤ senting so much love tash ❤❤❤

[@shelakelly3214]

GOD Bless You Pray Healing Mind Body and Soul ❤

[@sharonfisher4142]

So sorry you’re having to go through all this. It’s when I hear things like this that I’m so grateful we moved away from the UK years ago. The NZ health services are stretched too, you can’t get appointments with your GP for weeks. So the hospital ER are taking the brunt of it. A few weeks ago I went in about 7am with rib pain from a cough I had for a few weeks. The triage nurse saw me straight away, but because my pulse and bp were sky high I was taken straight into a room and put on an ECG. They did bloods etc and found that my potassium was very low from being sick and not eating. So got me on a drip with some in. Only once they had my pulse and bop under control did they look into the rib pain. From a contrast CT scan they did to check for clots they saw I had pneumonia. The poor Doctors and nurses were rushed off their feet, but it didn’t matter, I was treated as if I was the only one there. Truely are angels. Long may this last and we don’t end up like the UK services. Stay well Pixie, love and light x

[@Alisha.Hassinger.81]

The US isn't much different at the moment to be honest. And the stigma that still exists around mental health doesn't help. I am so so sorry you are feeling so poorly and going through this on top of everything else 😢 I wish there was something I could do. You know I'd help in any way in an absolute heartbeat ❤

[@bambijimper]

You really don't look as awful as you probably feel. I was surprised to see you, but so glad that you are back home and hopefully in a few days ll the testing will show what is wrong. We have been sooo very worried about you dear friend. Many hugs to you. Try to get the rest you obviously need. You made me tired just watching you. Love to you al, Jamie & Karl

[@Butterflys4241]

I have anxiety / agoraphobia and Feel seriously judged by my dr. I have really bad attacks and very low self worth when I’m forced to speak with her I go into complete panic mode

[@RavenMad4]

Hi Pixi, I'm so sorry to hear what you are going thru. Our hospitals are also overworked, ambulance ramping for hours, so no chance of getting an ambulance in an emergency. Several years ago I was too sad and took a lot of my prescribed pills. I got scared and rang my Mum & she called an ambulance. The nurses and the first Dr I saw were lovely, the Dr said he was going to admit me to hospital, then another Dr came in and said no - you're not being admitted, and he sat on a chair and asked me if he sends me home - am I going to kill myself. I said no, then he shouted the same question to me 2 more times, as if to confirm my answer, or shout the sad out of me, then he discharged me. My poor sister drive me home in the dark and I sat by myself on my front verandah, feeling so alone and lost, thinking - well the Dr will never know if my answer of "No" was true. Thankfully "no" did win, but I have those thoughts often, I feel like I'm a burden to my adult kids and my family even tho I live alone in a different state from them. Everything is so stressful and causes so much anxiety and now I've been given notice on this rental and I have absolutely no idea what to do, I have no savings, I'm not working at the moment and other rentals are so expensive that my benefits pay will not even cover merely just the rent, let alone bond plus moving costs. I feel so lonely and alone and I just don't know what I'm gonna do. 😢

[@kistaa1]

Oh my dear Pixie. Ask for them to check for pancreatitis. It is a simple blood test (amylase and lipase levels). It is so painful. It feels for me like someone is boring in to my spine thru my chest. The pain is almost identical to a heart attack. I have had both. Neither are fun.

[@calaeverett]

Sending prayers, love and hugs your way.

[@thecrapgoth]

Thankyou x

[@karinirene-sv2hx]

SO very sory to hear this. Hope you will get better soon. BIG hug from me !!!!!!

[@staceycleereman4246]

Get well soon Pixie your in my thoughts and prayers 🙏 ❤️ ❤

[@jillmissig9670]

Sending prayers and positive healing 🙏🩷

[@lizbird9628]

Please get in touch with PALS and discuss your experience with them. Request their help to get a "passport" and see if they can get a liason officer to look at your case.

[@patestep178]

Prayers and healing for you Pixie..always..

[@nancyguy3866]

I hope you get better soon and find out what's going on with you you're in my prayers you and your family

[@msc8663]

I am so sorry for you and your family. I glad your home. I hope you get well my sweet pixie! What the hell is wrong with this shite hospital. Damn. Always have love for you and your family! From an old grandma from Indiana USA 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💙

[@thecrapgoth]

Bless you. It's happening all over the UK and it's scary!! Ambulances often take hours to arrive or aren't available, so how many people die unnecessarily?

[@TanyaRando]

They try to rule out the most dangerous things first, so it’ll be either a cardiac event, or a blood clot on the lung. They rule those out by blood tests and maybe a scan, then start looking at gastric issues, reflux, muscular, etc etc. (Mine was gall stones so I’m waiting to see a surgeon) It could be so many things. I just think people who haven’t been in severe pain, realise how it is, and how chronic pain can be a depressant. It’s also very bloody scary. I can understand the stress, I’ve been there, but there’s ways of speaking to people. And there’s a way of NOT speaking to people. If you’re making people feel worse with your attitude then you’re NOT doing your job.

[@GrassIsGreenEnough]

Have they checked for gall stones? I took a friend to hopsital for REALLY bad chest pain & breathlessness & not able to be comfortable in any position, nausea- she seriously thought she was dying! Doctors thought it was heart, but all heart tests came back negative. CT scan found gall bladder blocked & full of stones, & needed gall bladder removed. Sending prayers for wisdom to the Doctors & medical staff, and sending you strength, light & healing 🩷

[@jollyrogers75]

I wish you could get DECENT and CAPABLE treatment there! Wish you could come to the US and get yourself sorted out. We love you! Also, mental health IS physical health - they are inextricably intertwined.

[@melodyvalentine8779]

I wish I could get decent help here too. I agree wholeheartedly with the last part about mental health and physical health being intertwined

[@dupingdelight]

I had a collapsed lung in April and may it wasn’t until I’d visited the hospital 8 times before they did a ct and finally diagnosed it. The specialist I later saw said I’d had it there since April as they could see it on X-rays prior to that. I hope ur feeling better soon. They blamed mine on skeletal muscular pain for weeks and as I’ve had 9 others prior to this I knew it wasn’t but could not get anyone to listen to me. Hope u are feeling better soon. Have they checked for pnumothorax as that’s the same symptoms I had along with pain in the shoulder blades.

[@59Martita]

I’m actually very familiar with Broken Heart Syndrome It is Very Real. Sending Love and Prayers Pixie. 💖🙏🏼

[@divad_11]

Oh, dear Pixi, I'm very concerned for you and hope you get some answers and treatment soon. I wish I could help somehow. I had a very traumatic experience at the hospital back in May myself, so I know the experience. Sending lots of love and hugs.

[@scash1108]

My late husband had an stomach ulcer that Dr and he thought was heart. Might want to check that out

[@kellyoes2870]

Sending well wishes to you, Pixi! 🙏🏻 Our healthcare everywhere has really been suffering and it’s scary.

[@irenethomson2033]

Another major problem is that the NHS is heavily reliant on bank staff, who might not know much about the ward/department they are assigned to work on, or on staff whose first language might not be English, so might not try to communicate with patients - or indeed with each other, because they can't understand each other.

[@singingsam40]

I'm so sorry you had such a horrendous experience and I hope you get some answers and relief soon. I had a difficult experience a few weeks back, when I had a life-threatening asthma attack. (I have severe brittle asthma and have been intubated and ventilated many times over the last 31 years.) The paramedics were absolutely awesome and quickly realised how poorly I was, so they literally did a 'scoop and run' to get me into Resus in A&E as quickly as they could. I already had a 'silent chest', which means you're not moving enough air to make a sound, my oxygen levels were in my boots and I was apparently losing consciousness in the ambulance. The paramedics couldn't get an IV line in, so kept me going with injections of adrenaline, hydrocortisone and back-to-back nebulisers with oxygen. In Resus (which, surprisingly, wasn't busy), the doctor managed to get an IV line in and proceeded to give me some IV meds. He seemed very 'unhurried' and didn't follow the protocol normally set out for life-threatening asthma. He kept asking me what treatment worked for me, despite the paramedics handing him all the information I carry, which clearly has all of that information written down. (I'm still unable to speak, with a silent chest at this time.) He never actually looked at the information I brought. Worse than this, was the male charge nurse, who loudly berated the other patients and staff members and complained (very swearingly), so much so, that the entire department could hear. He was rude and abrasive and completely dismissive, even when it was clear I was getting worse and becoming scared. It was only once the ITU doctors came to see me, that I was quickly given every IV treatment and investigation I needed and transferred to ITU, (where I received excellent care.) Before I became disabled by my condition, I was training to be a nurse. Whilst I never achieved that goal, the NHS has kept me alive for decades, which is no mean feat for someone with severe brittle asthma. I literally owe them my life. So to see the NHS now is devastating and beggars belief. I can only hope that something happens to improve things. 😢

[@justsaying.8017]

Ffs pixie….brutal I live in Canada…..it’s the same here…..I’ve had this same experience a bunch of times in the last five years. Angry doctors with no bedside manner. Looking at me like I’m talking shite. It’s a dehumanizing experience when you are at your most vulnerable and people don’t show care. So upsetting and traumatic. I’m very lucky I’ve had my son and daughter to support me. Fekking balls to them 🎾🏐🏀⚾️🥎🎱⚽️ Love to you and the family 🤍

[@Sharon-Carrell]

Sending positive vibes your way Plus Love 💕 Hugs 🥰 and Prayers 🙏 🤲 from GA 🇺🇸 USA!! Love ❤️ You Pixi Wynter!!! Get Well ❤️‍🩹

[@thecrapgoth]

Aw thankyou SO much! xx

[@seraphina127]

Have they ruled out costochondritis? It can feel similar to a heart attack and the pain is worse when lying down.

[@karenlitvak5097]

I was wondering that too. My husband needed up in the ER and we thought it was heart but it ended up being costochondritis. It was very painful.

[@Alisha.Hassinger.81]

I had messaged her about that the other day as I have that as well. She did say they checked her and it wasn't that 🙏🙏

[@emerald.intothelight]

I have Costo and my gosh, it can very much feel like a heart attack. It hurts to breathe, you can't sleep for it when it's at its worse. Mine is due to having Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Fibromyalgia. I sympathise with anyone who suffers from Costo, it is extremely painful.

[@Paola11852]

Omg that is a disgusting what they put you through??? 🥰👋🏻🙏🏻

[@kerriekeenan9031]

This is what I had once when I ended up in hospital with intense chest pain. I overheard a doctor telling the doctor who was speaking with me to send me home and to tell me to get over myself that it was a panic attack. Regardless of the diagnosis, I was in pain and scared. If it were a panic attack, loudly saying I should get over myself was inappropriate. I didn’t want to be there on my first day off all week.. the staff are under too much pressure to maintain any empathy anymore. I blame both the nhs funding and the staff. If you’re burnt out it’s time to leave… anyway my point of replying to you specifically is I was also wondering if costochondritis is what she’s got as it sounds similar to my experience x

[@Lisaz_Adventures]

i hate the hospitals end of. my dad went in during covid times and they tried to make him worse with needles and dad discharged himself and said he not going in hospital he will go at home. he recovered next day

[@dreamer7449]

Gee what a scary situation! Even worse getting some pain relief only to be told you can’t have any more!! I’m so so sorry. I’m in the states and depending on what has been wrong with me depended on the care I got. The doctors play the biggest part though and how we’re treated here. I’ve definitely felt like you yet I’ve also had some great care. And there shouldn’t be any depending on what’s wrong, we ALL deserve decent civility and compassion! If they’re burnt out, get a different job!! They act like Gods most times and they forget the oath they took! That’s not our faults! Thanks for sharing your week with us and I so hope you start to feel better!! ✨❤️‍🩹✨

[@rebeccabourque7704]

I’m sorry you went through this. I thought I was having a heart attack a few years ago, it hurt to breathe and my upper body was in a lot of pain. After an ECG, blood tests, and a couple of other tests, it ended up being a muscle issue. I had a massive knot in a muscle. After a few days it went away. I couldn’t lie down either, made it worse. I suffer from extreme anxiety as well, I don’t go out much, and that scared the crap out of me. Hoping you have a similar outcome and that it’s nothing serious. Love from Canada 🇨🇦

[@crazycatmamainthesip]

I need me a cherry lol what a sweet cab driver. We have no taxi in my town which is awful for people who don't own a vehicle

[@thecrapgoth]

Cherry is amazing! Wow no taxis at all? That's awful x

[@RavenMad4]

Also, if you have thrush in ur mouth, then there's a good chance it's all the way thru from the top to the bottom including girl bits. I gave up on using thrush treatments as they never eliminated the thrush, and instead I used Apple cidar vinegar diluted in boiled water and after several years, it eventually did eliminate the thrush. I feel that thrush also messes with ur "head", as it is so irritating to ur body and it is so constant.

[@suburbanbanshee]

I've had it too, but luckily it was just in my mouth! I don't know if it was too many antibiotics killing off my "good bugs", or just how rundown my immune system was. Anyway, I don't even remember what they had me do about it, but it wasn't terribly major. Mostly I just had to get better from all the other stuff, but I might have been given a mouthwash or something. Probably gargling with salt water, since all US doctors are strong on gargling with salt water. :)

[@suburbanbanshee]

Anyway... usually the doctors also say to eat something probiotic, like yogurt with active cultures, so that your internal "good bugs" will come back, and balance out the yeast overgrowth. You might want to thin out the yogurt with water, like a smoothie, if you don't want to eat anything heavy or filling.

[@Julia-b7f1c]

Crochet or knitting is my superpower. I had had gynae issues but because my blood presure was initially too high they couldnt do this particular gynae treatment. So I went back to the waiting room and got my knitting out a sock at that time which helped me get my blood pressure down low enough to get the treatment. Then they couldnt do it cos they couldn't find the iud i had to help my 6 month period at bay. Now just a few days before I had had my annual CT scan for ovarian cancer screening. So I told them this and they found the iud using this CT and replaced it. I often turn into physcobitchfromhell after surgerys so i take my phone and headphones along with a simple piece of crochet which helps me stay calm and grounded. I could tell you the story from my hysterectomy which involved 2 armed police and a paramedic but I will leave that for another time

[@annhowells1117]

The blood clot jab in the belly is for if you’re sitting or laying for a long time to prevent a blood clot xxxx

[@MissTuppy]

My lovely I was put out if A&E at 3am id had a suspected stroke... i had a TIA lucky a nice lady took me home because i had my pajamas on...at 8.30am i was requested to go back. A nurse said while i was there she is fine she was on her phone...i was trying to text my daughter who is deaf because i didnt have keys to get in. The dr did tell her off while i was there. Thats only 1 story. I know they are under staffed Its awful. You take care my lovely ❤

[@reneebellette635]

They should have done an ECG STRAIGHT AWAY FFS

[@irenethomson2033]

And blood tests. And a chest x-ray. And the staff needs to undergo an attitude. Patients are NOT inconveniences. They are people who are there because they have genuine concerns about their health and need someone to pay serious attention. Pixi should NOT have been sent home.

[@charlottestandage2765]

The test shes talking about is a troponin T test. You need both tests within a small window of time...its probably too late now though. They should hsve done this immediately when you arrived!!!

[@judis6224]

Poor pixie,sorry you are going through this,cant be easy for you.take care,dont over do it,your doing alot.😊❤

[@jackihinds8574]

I was shocked to learn that the emergency room doctors are students who are learning...I thought that it would be the Best doctors...not students ...horrible...so sorry you have to go through this Pixi....hugs❤

[@connys.1970]

Much love and prayers for you and your family ❤

[@Tanya-dylexisic-fingers]

Unfortunately, it is a bit of an area lottery! It is awful that you have had a bad experience, Pixi. It is terrible! Dr's can be terribly Kurt! Yes, as you said, it is under stress! But that is no way to treat patients with dignity and compassion. When you are better, you need to fill in a grievance form. You need to tell them things that aren't right! My experience with the Scottish NHS has mostly been great. Over the last 9 years, I have needed the help of our wonderful NHS more than ever in 40 years of like before being diagnosed with myeloma, which is a bone marrow cancer. In and out of about 4 or 5 different hospitals, from stays, chemo, constant bloodtests, and procedures. The few times I have been to A and E things have been so far touch wood ok. Hope you are feeling better very soon hunny. Xx

[@erichammers9240]

“The ass doesn’t talk to the elbow…” I’m sorry but that is epic. You’d think that how fragile the human body is that healthcare would be more of a priority in any civilization. I’m sorry this happened to you and I hope you’ll soon be feeling better. Prayers and thoughts.

[@Marcia_Toms]

Pixi I’m very sorry for what you are going through. As a mental health patient myself ( psychosis episodes ) every single time I see a Dr in hospital or elsewhere it is mental health they see first. I feel unbelieved, talked down to, treated by extremely condescending consultants it’s truly degrading. Even now 30 years since a wrong diagnosis of schizophrenia it’s always mentioned in a&e. I made my husband swear never to call me ambulance after my last experience where it was implied I was making everything up to gain benefits! The NHS is broken which is very scary. I wish you all the best please keep us updated xx

[@lindzy39]

I'm so sorry pixi, it's terrifying what's happening to the NHS, I was a nurse from 89-2008 and I loved it, but broke my back. The last 2 years I've had many experiences and I'm ashamed of what the system has become, the care and compassion has been wrung out and the cost cutting is so evident 😢 My last admission left me in weird spots dotted around a&e, bloody cold corridors and it took 45 hours from me arriving to landing in a ward, they blamed my weight, mental health, meds I'm on, my other health conditions to avoid finding out wtf was happening. The 1st attempt or bloods by a dr I thought he was digging for gold and I have a high pain tolerance and had to say oh stop it you won't get blood like that, oh but your veins keep collapsing, are you sure your hydrated, one said ! It too a carer trained to take bloods the got it out of me foot, I could tell the 1st Dr was hinting did I abuse iv drugs ! It's in my notes I'm anemic and my veins collapes from m.e, fibromyalgia & lupus ! I could have slapped the patronising sod, I'm climbing the walls because im in a strange bed, I have missed 4 doses of epilepsy drugs. Codine & morphine they said ok heres 2 paracetamol! Eventually their negect sent my body over the edge and i lost bp and heart rate was high i had sepsis from a kidney infection and needed emergency care by this time . Last year thus happed 4 times jan, march, june & nov ! They accused me of not drinking enough to basically bring on another infection to try and die !! It was only when bloods showed i had hydration but my kidneys still werent working their delay meant sepsis got into my lungs, kidneys and a large wound on my leg i kept telling them this felt different but it was either oh you have a spinal injury, your pains down to that, oh you have anxiety that why you cant breathe, just relax ! And as soon as they see youve tried to unalive yourself i think they are arsy and annoyed straight away with me even though that was 2021! I contacted PALS but ive told my husband in no uncertain terms if im ill no NO ambulances or a&e. Id rather pass in my own bed. I dont know if you can relate to some of these treatments and downright neglect. I noted this experience ' hidden in plain sight' i have never felt so alone in such a crowded environment. Take care pixi let us know what cardiology say sorry for the essay xxx

[@suzanneemery2971]

You are a lovely person and deserve better treatment,I live in Ashbourne btw , hope you are feeling better, take it easy!!!

[@thecrapgoth]

I don't feel i 'deserve' anything but I wish they had listened more xx

[@suzanneemery2971]

@@thecrapgoth The NHS is on its arse,I don't know what the answer is,I'm surprised they didn't check your heart sooner,so frustrating!!!

[@MaryPrice-cw3yc]

Hi, Pixi. Hope you feel better real soon. My heart goes out to you and your family.

[@Qharaldhårheii]

Much love to you ❤❤❤❤❤

[@karenfaulkner7996]

Cardiac enzymes blood test is taken 12 hours after symptoms start❤

[@SandraClarkson-m7g]

Hope you feel better soon sending love and prayers this is awful take care ❤️

[@thecrapgoth]

Thankyou so much, I appreciate that x

[@lizzysimpson]

I’m so sorry Pixie that this was your experience. Whether or not you have mental health issues has no bearing on how you should be treated in the hospital. They should be looking for the source of the problem as they would with any other patient. Also, because you have mental health issues, they should have been providing an even higher level of care. I know myself if I don’t get enough or proper sleep, or I’m in pain, or I haven’t eaten properly or had enough hydration, that can ramp up my anxiety, which is the mental health issue I deal with. So if they were so concerned about your mental health issues, they should have been doing all they could to minimise the effect your current health crisis could potentially have on your mental health. Again, I’m just so sorry that you went through that.

[@Allegra11]

You should be the people's spokesperson in charge of an NHS overhaul Pixi ~ As an older person it terrifies me that in the future I may need to rely on them. It's hard enough when you have a voice but if you're unable to speak and totally reliant on them to care for you well you're fooked!!! Take care Lovely ~ sending healing thoughts and love 💗

[@gitana8281]

Horrible treatment of human beings. What’s the point of taking an oath to preserve life, if you treat patients like absolute dog shite! Sending you well wishes and a speedy recovery, Pixi! ❤

[@deloreshook1387]

Sending prayers 🙏 and 🫂 to you Pixi. ❤

[@Andi-tx1rl]

Sending you all the love, prayers, & healing vibes. Broken Heart Syndrome is absolutely real. It's absolutely a legit medical diagnosis & (not that it should matter if it was) it's not in the mental health section of the diagnostic codes. It's a cardiology code. ...I should know b/c I work in medical coding 😉 Pixie, I'm so sorry you were treated this way. Not that it's at all helpful, but I feel your pain in being treated like shit by healthcare workers. (And I'm in the US). You're absolutely right that nurses & Drs are overworked, but it doesn't excuse treating ppl badly. Feel better, love 💕

[@mommahype]

❤ I know you’re unwell, but it’s so good to see you. x

[@danyellejamieson9219]

Hey Pixi, I'm in Australia, we have something called Ryans Rule. It allows you or your family to raise concerns over health getting worse or not improving. It enables a clinical review of your case. Do you have something like that there? You don't even have to make the call, Spanky can. You've been treated terribly and I'm so sorry xx

[@brissygirl4997]

We also have hospitals go on bypass if they are super busy. That means that ambulances cannot take patients to that hospital they must go to another one. In 2023, when I had bilateral pulmonary embolisms, I could only walk one or two steps before gasping for breath. I was in coronary care for about 3 days before being moved to the respiratory ward for the next 2 weeks. It was the second time I'd had embolisms and I found out that my lungs are now scarred and have developed arterial pulmonary hypertension.

[@reneebellette635]

I've had to use that Aussie too xx

[@fionamcgrath8982]

A friend of mine had to invoke Ryan's Rule when her Dad was dying. She was beside herself and luckily another friend of ours has used it herself and knew to tell her what to do. It certainly improved the situation once that was invoked.

[@staceycleereman4246]

The medical staff was unprofessional 😮

[@gwendolynss]

🙏💗

[@FREEDOMOFSPEECH-k8l]

Omg this is heard to listen to. No one should ever be treated this way. I'm so sorry you were treated in such a disgusting way, especially after everything youve been through. Praying for you darling 🙏✝️♥️

[@deedrahsimmons7545]

You look beautiful but I know you have been through it! Im sorry. Sending love and hugs from your Ohio friend ❤️ What does NHS stand for?

[@thecrapgoth]

Aw bless you for being so kind. NHS is National Health Service x

[@I.m-Me]

Good luck getting the right tests, and I hope things go better in the future. This is all perfectly in line with what I've heard from other disabled &/transgender UK citizens, who additionally talk about prejudices and hurdles built into the system, just like your saying that certain people 'didn't treat you like a mental patient' indicates a definite and pervasive bias against people who have mental health problems

[@sparkystringhawke]

I'm sorry to hear your not well sending prayers for you and your family

[@brionyhall4250]

I love i live in Shetland... I was in hospital yesterday with nose heamorage. Got seen to straight away. Had 2 nurses and a doctor constsntly. When my mum nearly died and had emergency surgery, there was a wait but nothing compared to mainland. And the doctors and nurses are nicer because theyre not as stressed.

[@Dusk1962]

Sending you much love and hugs. Praying for your health.

[@thecrapgoth]

Thankyou so much xx

[@mandyauger1035]

Canada is going through the same sh*t right now!!! They think we have phenomenal health care here . We are very similar to the UK. Our system has completely fallen apart. I feel you sooo much about this. I was told I have syncope. Took 4 years to diagnose. Something to do with my vagus nerve. I was told to see the cardio, but he said it's not my heart but the nerve that runs to it. I have to get a vagus nerve stimulator put in but Canada does not treat this problem yet. Only for people with epilepsy. They said it was from covid???? What the actual fu*k!? My pressure was normal and heart rate there. However it fires off low blood pressure and high heart rate super sporadically.

[@ChimeraTruely]

Please never stop fighting for yourself. No matter who pays for it, they are not perfect, and there are things that should be done differently. Sending healing vibes and love your way. Please listen to your body. Your family has walked such a bumpy path, and although we know Kori is now lighting the way for you all, they still need you to stay on it with them! 🥰🏴‍☠️

[@kestendavis8753]

Here are some of the really amazing experiences I've had and these were on the stroke intensive care unit I had a nurse who kept adding a boiled egg to my breakfast order every morning and the first day or two I was a little confused by it but not offended okay and on the third morning My body woke up craving protein and there were two eggs on my order. that morning I ate everything on the plate and then the eggs as soon as my body had made room. Another nurse [I had hair halfway done my bac k and so laying on it for 3 days of course I've got rats nests (think of the superheroes of tangles) all over the back of my head.] She brought me a comb, a simple black generic comb. I spent the entire afternoon combing my hair out very slowly.... Chick ages the tangles are real My arms are tired I think I took at least two naps in between beginning and starting.... On the next shift with the same nurse, She came in with little rubber bands and asked if I would like it if she braided my hair back.. I was literally touched and absolutely said yes. But it really hit the feels like halfway through the second braid. I just started bawling like a waterfall because it was such a small gesture but the kindness was so large it was overwhelming. So happy tears, cathartic tears but oh boy did she get a waterfall of tears. Right now my mom is in hospital with cancer (fuck cancer!). Today imaging is being done to get a better look at what we're dealing with. I go in every single day with my job and then my dad also goes in the afternoon about half the time my teen son will go with him and I know my mom, his grandma loves to see him. So my takeout coffee bill will be high this month that's what I'm allowed to do besides help my mom with PR or physical therapy stretches and advocate for her while I'm there. I am also the most proud daughter that ever lived my dad who does not do hospitals well does not do waiting well actually watched me help her with the physical therapy stuff (she's she's not ambulatory right now) So keeping her blood flowing is very important. I just sit by her bed at whatever part is the least comfortable then do the things to make it work after all.... On day two my dad got up made the physical therapy movement exercises together My dad normally wouldn't have slept in there cuz he'd be worried he was messing something up so so proud cuz he checks every time now like feed okay hands okay He really fingers can you believe your toes does her actually some of her physical therapy work.... There's a good part I only did my dad or not every single technician nurse and doctor have run into which is not a few at this point have been amazing. Well my dad and I become interested in the technical talk like how the dialysis machine works the nurse today was amazing She was a breakdown on what all the numbers mean but all the alphabet soup abbreviations mean so we have more knowledge which means we can help her better. Again Pixi love hugs encouragement and perseverance to you ❤️ My dad and I have spoken to you She doesn't have an oncologist yet because we're getting the images and I'm sure that will inform who the cardiologist will be they we've got her in a big old hospital complex with all the specialistsn it so I did that on purpose I got to pick the ER