Hi, I contacted my GP Surgery to say that I was suffering with pain in my upper abdomen and the GP (not my usual GP) said that I should wait a week or so and see my usual GP as she is familiar with my history. I was not overly pleased with this as the pain was quite bad. It worsened during the evening and at around 10pm it was very uncomfortable. I phoned 111 and was advised to either go to hospital if the pain increased or to see a GP in the morning and the lady I spoke to said that she would send a note to the GP Surgery with her recommendations. I think that I spoke with Kelly and Diane. Both were patient with me, listened well and I felt reassured by the advice. I ended up in A&E - twice in the last 2 weeks - still awaiting diagnosis...
"Advice when I had pain in my upper abdomen"
About: IC24 NHS 111 / NHS 111 (East Kent) IC24 NHS 111 NHS 111 (East Kent) William Harvey Hospital (Ashford) / Accident and emergency William Harvey Hospital (Ashford) Accident and emergency Ashford TN24 0LZ
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Update posted by Frances T (the patient) 4 years ago