Good appointment

nanasue
nanasue Member Posts: 465
edited 3. Nov 2010, 08:57 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi everyone,
hope you've all had a good day. I had my appointment with the new doctor today, it went very well, I was in there 45 minutes. She sent me for x-rays, referral to podiatrist, started me on hydroxy, she listened, she examined me and agreed that I'd been treated badly and did the right thing by complaining.She couldn't understand why I hadn't had a meds review or any x-rays since I was diagnosed (5 years ago), she said that should be standard practice. When I told her what the nurse had said to me she said that even if she was having a bad day she shouldn't treat patients like that. Hopefully from now on I will start to get somewhere and get on top of the pain. The only downside was finding out the OA is worse than I thought and I also have costochondritis, but as she's such a good doctor it hopefully won't be too much of a problem. The result of my bone scan showed I have hot spots (inflammation) im my feet and ankles, wrists, elbows and shoulders so at least she knows what she's dealing with. I have to have a specialised blood test next month and then see her in January. I feel much better now knowing I'm being taken seriously. I just have to wait to hear about my complaint, should be next week sometime.

Sue x

Comments

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

    I am so pleased for you. To have someone who listens to you makes all the difference. She sounds like an excellent doctor. It certainly looks as if you are going to get the proper treatment you deserve now. You have come a long way Sue, well done you. It’s just a pity that you have had to fight all the way.
    Have you been given any anti-inflammatory medication?
    Good luck with Hydro I have been taking it for over a year now without any problems.

    Lv, Ix
  • dorcas
    dorcas Member Posts: 3,516
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Sue :D

    what a great appointment :!: I'm so pleased and relieved for you. At last, someone who listens and responds and is competent... wonderful. :!:

    Your new doc is very thorough and it is reassuring that she is following up the results of the bone scan. :wink:

    you'll sleep better tonight Sue.. I'm sure.

    Iris xxx
  • nanasue
    nanasue Member Posts: 465
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Ironic,
    thamks for your reply. Yes I do have anti-inflams, it used to be diclofenac but a month ago my GP put me on meloxicam, I also take tramadol and I'm now on 22.5mg of MTX, I'm hoping this combination will do the trick.

    Sue x
  • annie_mial
    annie_mial Member Posts: 5,614
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Glad you had such a positive appointment, Sue. It certainly does make a difference when you find a doc who will listen!

    Hope you get lots of improvement over the next few weeks.

    Annie
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    This is sounding better nanasue, having someone listen is all it takes sometimes, and I am glad that this doc listened to you. I hope the meds work. 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
    great news :D

    someone we can have confidence in is essential if we are to feel that we are able to cope with this horrid disease.

    so glad that you have found one of the good GPs now :D:D

    WOnky xx
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Sue,

    Good when they listen isn't it/ glad it went well flower. Cris x
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi sue

    Glad the appointment went well.

    It is good when you get the right advice and people start to look after you properly.

    Hope the meds help you

    take care
    juliepf x

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