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What are my next steps (in the UK) when doctors don't take you seriously and you can't afford private care? My local hospital told me several years ago that as they've not found Crohn's, colitis or cancer, there's nothing more they can do for me. I bleed a few times a month usually but sometimes it's constant. I've vomitted blood and passed every type of bloody stool there is. I've had a few close calls with the amount of blood loss. But on a day to day basis, I'm extremely fatigued, dizzy, weak and confused. It's completely ruining my life. I've complained as highly as I can without hiring a lawyer š„²
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One possible next step is to seek a second opinion from another healthcare professional or request a referral to a different gastroenterologist. Additionally, consider discussing your symptoms with your primary care doctor and ask for further investigations or alternative treatment options. Keep advocating for yourself and maintain open communication with healthcare providers about your ongoing symptoms and concerns.
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