No. I never smoked in my life. My parents were chain smokers though and pubs/bars didn't ban smoking until quite recently here, so I've passively smoked unfortunately.

As soon as the C word was mentioned I started to panic, but he said he had to go down this route because of the way our referral system is set up. He thinks it's more likely to be stress related and I think nerve related.

He also gave me copies of all my recent blood tests which I have been pouring over with the internet to guide me for the last hour or so. I have a low platelet count (136, range 150 - 410) and a slightly out of range red blood cell distribution width ( 14.1, range 11.6 - 14 ).
Low platelet count is linked to headaches and I've had loads recently! I have always bled a lot too, so it makes sense.

I'm going to Italy for a week on Sunday, I have no idea how I'm going to enjoy it with all this going on. I booked it months ago. I really can't face the thought of it at the moment. The Seroxat is making me lethargic and everything is an effort. I'm sure I'll be glad when I get there..

Karen