Emergency rheumatology appointment tomorrow (Thursday)

Wonkylegs
Wonkylegs Member Posts: 3,504
edited 4. Sep 2010, 03:34 in Living with Arthritis archive
HI All,

just to update everyone who's been asking.....

after the saga of the rash, antibiotics, sore throat etc I have been given an emergency appointment in the Rheumatology clinic tomorrow morning.

Don't know what they'll do with me :shock: but hopefully they might know what the rash is, how to deal with it, and more importantly, whether the MTX is the cause or if I can go back on it because I'm missing it dreadfully :roll:

Hopefully I'll be back with better news after the appointment
:wink:

hugs
Wonky
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  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good luck. Are we on pocket duties? If so, I'll go and stock up on fizz and strawberries now. I hope they can sort this out for you, once and for all. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • Wonkylegs
    Wonkylegs Member Posts: 3,504
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    dreamdaisy wrote:
    Good luck. Are we on pocket duties?

    I'm taking hubby with me for moral support, but pocket dwellers would be very very welcome! I'll remember to wear something roomy to accommodate everyone :wink:

    thanks DD and good to see you're back on here :wink:

    WOnky
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    It's nice to be back - I missed everyone, tho I am getting a numb bum now from sitting here for too long, trying to catch up! Right, am armed with fizz etc, glad Your Husband will be there too - if he's anything like mine, he's good at remembering what has been said by whom about what! I forget most of it, wisely, I think! DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • Wonkylegs
    Wonkylegs Member Posts: 3,504
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    He doesn't usually come with me .... he works quite a way away and this hospital is in the other direction ... but I rang and asked and even though it is their really busy time he's managed to get them to say yes to a morning off. He'll have to go in for the afternoon though.

    just typing up all my meds, symptoms & GP visits for the past 3 weeks now to take with me! on to a second page already :roll: :roll: :roll:

    Just hope the pocket-swellers keep the Brie in the fridge in the cafe this time :wink: it didn't half pong last time :lol::lol::lol:

    Wonky
  • angel1
    angel1 Bots Posts: 1,464
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    This is good Wonks. It`s time to get to the bottom of everything. You have been suffering and worrying for too long.

    I`m not coming in your pocket, as I`ve picked up another cold, and thats the last thing I want to pass on to everyone. I hadn`t had one for thirteen years, and now two in as many months. I`m bl**dy fuming! I don`t do colds! Instead I will take care of Littlelegs til Mum and Dad get back.

    Much love.........Ange.
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Wonky
    I hope it all goes well for you tomorrow, I will be on pocket duty, with my famous egg sarnies, Cris better come back soon I am running out of eggs :roll: :)
    Lets us know how it goes
    Good luck
    Love and hugs (((((())))))
    Barbara xx
    Love
    Barbara
  • Wonkylegs
    Wonkylegs Member Posts: 3,504
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks Barbara & Babycham - yes littlelegs is fine now I think, though she was sick this morning :roll: but that was just 'normal for dogs' sick I think :wink:

    Ange - another cold :shock: poor you! rest up and look after yourself please .... hope it didn't spoil your day yesterday? littlelegs says thanks :wink: she loves you!

    I'll certainly let you know what happens.

    WOnky
  • dorcas
    dorcas Member Posts: 3,516
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi wonky :D

    I'm so relieved they've given you an appointment tomorrow and glad that you OH is able to be with you too.

    I'll be in your pocket too.....wouldn't miss it for the world... if you forget anything I'll poke you in the leg with the pencil you left behind in my pocket last time. :wink::D

    I'll travel with DD with the fizz and the strawberries.... Toni you might just be in the other pocket on your own with those brie sandwiches! even the egg ones pong a bit... especially if you've been sitting on them for a while. :lol::lol::lol:

    oodles of ((((hugs))) and positive vibes for tomorrow Wonky. :!:

    Iris xxx
  • annie_mial
    annie_mial Member Posts: 5,614
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Wonky, reporting for pocket duties, I'll go in the pocket with Toni as I will have my jellied eels and whelks, plus some brown bread and butter. I do have a bottle of brandy (courtesy of my bro on his last visit) so will bring that along too!

    Seriously, do hope they can do something positive for you; it really has gone on for far too long now.

    Annie
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Dear Wonky

    Just wanted to wish you all the very best with this appointment tomorrow. You are having a real tough time at the moment and I am very sorry. So pleased that hubby can go with you. That makes all the difference, a bit of morale support.

    Love and very gentle hugs
    Elna x
    The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.

    If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.
  • tillytop
    tillytop Member Posts: 3,460
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Wonky

    Just to say that I will be thinking of you too tomorrow. Really good luck and hopefully they can get things sorted for you. Love Tilly x
  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Wonky, good that you have an appointment for tomorrow, hope it goes well and they have some answers.

    Speedy
    I have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi wonky

    Just sending goodluck for your appointment tomorrow

    Hope you get back on mtx as soon as poss.

    love juliepf x
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Wonky,

    I am really glad you have had an appointment and that you oh will be able to come with.

    He is rushing up to bark at your rash and he is also bringing a special feel better draft and a ((((( ))))) and so many good lucks for tomorrow. Love (((( )))) and slurps Cris xxx
  • marion1952
    marion1952 Member Posts: 963
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Wonky

    Just to say I really hope they can sort things out for you tomorrow..

    Marion x
  • cebeem
    cebeem Bots Posts: 472
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Wonky...best of luck tomorrow!!
    I haven't done pocket duty before! but will bring my world famous BBQ ribs!
    :D
    Look forward to hearing how it all went and hope you get some answers about the rash!

    *CB*
  • ironic
    ironic Member Posts: 2,361
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Wonky,

    Really glad you got the appointment. You need to get some answers one way or the other.
    Sorry it's a bit early but might be for the best if hubby has to dash back to work.

    Lv, Ix
  • trisher
    trisher Member Posts: 9,263
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Wonky

    In the pocket already from CChat as well have plenty of sarnies and pencil and paper to take notes.

    Taking some music for the train got 2 bottles of wine as Val is here too.

    If you hear a lot of noise it is only Val and I having a sing song to pass the time.

    Right, torch, note paper pencil, rope give a tug if they want to kidnap you we will pull you out.

    We will be quiet when you see the doctor, got my brolly as well if they hurt you we can give them a poke.

    Hope all goes well Wonky

    Love Trish xxxx
  • Rainbow77
    Rainbow77 Member Posts: 275
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Wonky

    I am really glad that you have an appt with the rheumy - you really need to get some help and support at this difficult time.

    I really pray for favour tomorrow with the docs and a plan of action that will help.

    Let us know what happens

    Thinking of you and hugs (((((((()))))))))

    Fayann (who has been on aunty duty for the day, one day down, and one to go tomorrow, I will need a stiff drink and a rest after!!)
  • salamander
    salamander Member Posts: 1,906
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good luck tomorrow W. I'll be interested to hear what they say.
    xx
  • whalewatcher
    whalewatcher Member Posts: 90
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good luck Wonky. Hope you get some answers & some treatment & I'm pleased Littlelegs is better.

    Val
  • minky67
    minky67 Member Posts: 2,328
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Wonky, just wanted you to know i will be snoring in your pocket for tomorrow,soz i dont do mornings. :oops: :roll: :lol:
    Good luck & i hope things get sorted for you.
    debs
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Wonky,

    Myself and Miss Stamps are getting in your pocket now as we might oversleep :wink: primmy said she is coming as well so the need for very big pockets is clearly there.... I will try and make them behave while your in the examination room.... promise :wink:

    ((((( ))))) and slurps and fingers crossed. A smako for Little Legs and really glad she is a lot better. Cris xx
  • pixie01
    pixie01 Member Posts: 52
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good luck for today Wonky :) Hope you get some answers. Am available for pocket duty to :) Hugs Jo x
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,787
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thinking of you today Wonky :)

    and wishing you all the best amd dressed and reday to jump in your pockets on Chit chat :D

    LOve and hugs

    Toni xx