Fortunately it was the local cottage hospital I went to - as our main hospital is about an hours drive away (minimum) and the appointment was for 9am. The doctor was on time - and I actually had a 20 minute appointment - so that was great. He asked loads of questions - did loads of tests and then pronounced his diagnosis.
Shall I put it behind a cut in case it is too traumatic for you to read? No - I will be brave ... He told me ...
That I had ...
(wait for it ...)
A .... COUGH !!
How about that - years at college and he told me what everyone else who has seen me in the last 2 months has told me!!