A bit of good news

nikscat33
nikscat33 Member Posts: 30
edited 5. Sep 2010, 12:30 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi all

Hope everyone has had a good day.

Been a bit of good day today.... I went in with Nikki for docs app this morning he's going to write a letter for ESA, he has referred Nik to a rheumatologist and Occupational therapy and her pain meds have been changed. Feels a bit more positive at last! have written the letter for ESA reconsideration so just waiting on docs letter, he's usually pretty quick with things like that, and then we can send it off yeay. Oh and Nik has been given a walking stick today which has made it easier to get in and out of the chair and support walking around she says she feel a lot more balanced and safe. So pretty good day apart from she's shattered now after docs this morning but had to be done.

Sending u all big hugs (hoping to share the good luck)

Cat x

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  • tillytop
    tillytop Member Posts: 3,460
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Cat - so pleased that Nikki's appointment was so positive today and things seem to be moving forward. Lovely to see some good news on here!

    Love Tilly x
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi cat

    Lovely that the day has been good to you,

    Nice that nikki feels more safe with her stick and its making life a little easier. every little helps so they say

    hope your good luck continues
    love juliepf x
  • ironic
    ironic Member Posts: 2,361
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Cat,

    Well that is a giant step in the right direction. You both sound a lot more positive today.
    Great news,

    Lv, Ix
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Cat
    I am so glad that Nikki is getting there with the meds, what a big difference this will make.
    You seem to have a really good GP, I hope the appointments come through very soon.
    I remember your first post and how worried you where, It good that you feel more positive.
    Love to both of you
    Barbara xx
    Love
    Barbara
  • bubbles
    bubbles Member Posts: 6,508
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    That is very good to hear, Cat. I hope the ESA goes through as it should and pleased that things are positive and helpful from the medics, for nikki. XXX Bubbles
    XX Aidan (still known as Bubbles).
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,087
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Cat

    I am pleased for Nick - that stick will help her no end. She is good to use it - most of us make a fuss :oops: But it really does help :wink:

    AND a supportive GP and your letter done ready for the off then for ESA :D Well done both of you.

    Hope the new pain meds do the job too. Doesn't life feel so much more under control when you know where you are going? :)

    LOve

    Toni xx
  • lululu
    lululu Member Posts: 486
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi There I hope things continue to improve Cat, I know it makes a big difference when able to get around a little. I was just about demented when It was so much effort just to get up from the chair and walk to the kitchen. So I know how she feels.

    Besty withes

    lulu
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good on all fronts. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • nikscat33
    nikscat33 Member Posts: 30
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hi all,

    Thank you for your replies tillytop, Bubbles, Ironic and DD

    Julie - Its the little things that do help isn't it :) thanks
    Toni - Thank you hun defo feel more positive to when i first came on here so much help and support gets you a long way in the right direction, the stick has defo helped nik she didnt really want it when this all started cos her being so young for it but was defo willing to give it a go now with being in so much pain bless her, i do understand how hard it is accepting these conditions its a lot to deal with.
    Lulu - yh defo been easier and not so much tripping over the cat ( our little pickle that is not me lol)

    Thanks again to you all its fab getting to know you all and having you understand what im on about lol i'm also lucky cos my couple of close friends i have i can talk to about it because i met them when i was working as a community carer so we have all been around people with disabilities and learned a bit and i got my nvq in health and social care but i gave up my job earlier this year for a break and lucky i did cos of being niks fulltime carer now, i'm lucky tho cos it just means i get to spend more time with Nik hehe :) always look on the bright side aye :)

    hugs to all

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

    so good to hear your good news .... such a lot's been achieved with just one great appointment! :wink:

    you sound really upbeat and positive. having you and a supportive doc for Nikki has really turned things around and I hope it won't be too long before the rheummy appointment comes through. :D

    It's lovely that you see caring for your partner as an opportunity for both of you.... that's worth more than gold.

    keep posting Cat.

    Love to you and Nikki. :D

    Iris xxxx

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