Bob.. that’s very scary. Did you go to the doctor today? Did you tell them? What’s your son say??
My son should probably have overridden my wishes and called an ambulance. He knew how much I valued my appointment today, an appointment I had waited some time for, which will set me up for something else in June.
After my appointment I came home and slept for two hours; IOW, no, I didn't call a Dr. However, I seem to be mostly recovered this evening, so... My primary Dr (for about 25 years) introduces me as a doctor; he trusts my medical knowledge. Unfortunately I am turning 80 in a few weeks; even I keep warning him I ain't as sharp as I used to be.
My GI Dr seems to only want to do colonoscopies and EGD's. I need to find a replacement. My symptoms were classic for a bowel obstruction but that would be a wild guess - and the obstruction will pass in time with a little care. I knew if I went to the ER they could give me a shot of muscle relaxant to reduce the pain of cramps and keep me in observation for a day - and I would miss my appointment. 😕 Also, my local hospital is not what it once was, and all these illegals pouring in are not helping that pitfall.
That sort of medically self assured thinking can lead to mistakes; if it happens again I will react differently - I hope. 🙏