at alst appt on mon

scoobiedoo

Wahey..that was quick..saw my gp on tues..have an appt at consultant physio triage unit on monday morning..they should be able to request the mri scan..for my neck.one step closer as they say..managing ok on anti nausea and muscle relaxants (at nite)..still in pain though..dizzziness..and nausea when i went to bed and woke up..hedaches..hohum..keeping positive..:-) ..keeping a diary of dizzines etc and any numbness in fingers..not sure if gp has given them my medical history..should I jot down and take with me??
any advice??

dreamdaisy

Absolutely. One cannot rely on people doing their jobs adequately, so take any notes you have about symptoms, what makes things worse/better, strategies you have for coping, any meds that you are on etc etc etc. It all helps to give as full a picture of you as possible. Let us know how you get on! DD

barbara12

Hi
That is such good news, at least things will be clearer after the scan.
You write down everything that you can think of, it surprising what we forget once we get to see a consultant.
Good Luck with it , and let us know how it goes.
Barbara xx

frogmorton

Well done you!!

good luck for the appt. I back DD up and think - write everything down that you think MIGHT be relevant.

I hope they are very very gentle with you.

Love

Toni xx

scoobiedoo

Thanks Barbnra and Toni..yes I shall..all will hep am sure..thanks for your support too..these physios are consultants and know their stuff..clarfication would be good..my gp siad try not to worry..lol and although am not its just frustrating at the moment..and hope that all goes well on Mon too..xxwill let you know how it goes..:)

frogmorton wrote:

Well done you!!

good luck for the appt. I back DD up and think - write everything down that you think MIGHT be relevant.

I hope they are very very gentle with you.

Love

Toni xx

hileena111

Hi
Things are moving
Yes list everything you can think of and taske it with you.
I swear by lists

Love
Hileena

skezier

Hi Em,

I would take as much info as you can though the clinical examination can often mean its not needed.

Mine comes from vertigo like I said and that's the neck..... I remember you saying it might be soft or hard tissue with yours and with a bit of luck if you get nothing else you will get clarification on which it is.

Good luck and if needed w do half decent pocket duties. Cris x

dreamdaisy

Hello scoobiedoo, I hope things are as well with you as they can be. Have you completed your list or are you still adding things? I hope it all goes well tomorrow and that they are kind to you! ie don't pull you about too much! Let us know how it goes, won't you? Is anyone able to go with you for moral support? DD

hileena111

Good Luck for tomorrow and dont forget us for pocket duty if needed

Let us know what happens...sometimes its a bit hard to hear in those pockets...especially when your ears get crumbs in them....usually egg sandwiches

Love
Hileena

tillytop

Good luck on Monday Scoobydoo! Hope it is a good appt.

Will be thinking of you.

Love Tilly xxx

barbara12

Hi will be thinking about you tomorrow, hope it all goes really well.
Lots of good vibes coming your way.
Love
Barbara xx

dreamdaisy

Morning scoobiedoo - good luck for today, please let is know how you get on, if you can. DD

sharmaine

Hi Scoobie

I hope that things go well at your appointment today - sorry only saw your post this morning.

Regards
Sharmaine

julie47

Scoobie

Good luck with th appointment

JuliePF x

hileena111

Hi Scoobie
Thinking about you today...hope things go OK

Love
hileena

scoobiedoo

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thanks everyone..appt went well..have an mri scan on 2nd nov..although physio not sure it will show much but need to rule out nerve root/disc problem.. and see whats going on with artery..She examined my neck..and could see how tight it was on trying to bend forward..still allot of stiffness and pain/dizyness.. she also said i have some weakness in my right arm(am right handed) and my shoulders are very tight and stiff..very painful when she was examing them..also alterted sensation in hands/fingers//didnt feel all that good when I got there..nausea had come on but luckily had my meds with me.. so who knows..she said they may want to do nerve conduction tests too..and it may be that freewheeling in the chair is causing the problems..even though I have my powertrike back now to walk my dogs..still having problems..even after wheeling for a short time. She also suggested review of meds..and poss referal to pain clinic. Once she has scans shell call me back in..and we will take it from there. She asked if i was a bit diwn..i said frustrated and a little low as its affecting me dialy now and no sign of it going away as yet..:_)


quote="hileena111"]Hi Scoobie
Thinking about you today...hope things go OK

Love
hileena[/quote]

dreamdaisy

I think that sounds like a positive appointment, scoobie. They are checking and investigating, and if you can get a referral to a pain clinic then that is a good thing. I bet you were tired after you got in yesterday - these things do take it out of one, don't they? I hope you are feeling OK today, you must be so tired and frustrated with it all, but at least things are being taken care of now. I wish you well. DD

hileena111

Hi Scoobie
Sounds a very good appointment....a fair amount acheived.
You must be shattered now

Love
Hileena