Off to B&. today to see someone about my back

barbara12
barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
edited 22. Mar 2011, 14:39 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi everyone
If you fancy a trip to the diy store today , then you are very welcome..
Im off to see care uk in B&. carpark to see them about my back.
They work 7 days a week to take the overspill of the NHS, my OH is made up, while Im in the unit thingy he can go round the store :roll: :lol:
See you all later, to let you know how it goes.
Love
Barbara xx
sorry Im there at 1.30
Love
Barbara

Comments

  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I hope it goes well for you, Barbara, and you get some answers.

    A word of caution - if your OH comes back with a load of DIY drills, saws etc, and a gung ho 'Let's get it sorted now' attitude, on no account fall asleep in his presence.

    Be thinking of you.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    The best of luck, Barbara, I hope they can find an answer to all this for you. That would be good, yes? I shall be thinking of you. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • elainebadknee
    elainebadknee Bots Posts: 3,703
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Barbara

    Was going to set up a good luck post for you last night but thought that may be too early.....
    Me and Sol wish you the very best of luck for 1.30 in your trailer!! Anyhow, whatever it is, dont matter, just hope you get good news....And no buying plants or wall fixings okay???

    Seriously we got all digits crossed for ya...

    Elaine & Sol...

    xx xx
    stickywicket wrote:
    I hope it goes well for you, Barbara, and you get some answers.

    A word of caution - if your OH comes back with a load of DIY drills, saws etc, and a gung ho 'Let's get it sorted now' attitude, on no account fall asleep in his presence.

    Be thinking of you.
  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hi hun.. Hopefully you will be on your way out soon, and everything went ok.
    Can you pick up some new fence panels for our garden while you're there? :shock: :lol::wink:
    e050.gifMe-Tony
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  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,155
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Barbara.
    i hope they had some answers for you and things can be worked out to help you.
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    good luck
    val
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hopefully you are done and dusted and not too sore. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • ironic
    ironic Member Posts: 2,361
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Barbara,
    I do hope you got some answers today and you are now back home with a cuppa and managing to rest up.
    I have everything crossed that the results are quick to come through.
    Wishing you a better nights rest tonight and hopefully some extra TLC is coming your way.
    Gentle hugs,
    Lv, Ix
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi and thankyou to Stickywicket, DD, Elaine and Sol, Lynn, Tony, Joan and Val.
    How strange it was, there was 4 large I mean very white mobile units, all connected with a walk way, like the ones you get when you board an aircraft.
    I was only in 3 mins when they shouted me, the consultant asked me to get on the bed, without help may I add, but I got there, then he stuck things im my foot and leg to see were it was numb, and then he tried to bend my leg towards me.....very painful. :shock:
    Anyway they have given me an appointment for 2 weeks to have a scan, I expected to wait much longer.
    I asked about my hip, but he didnt want to know, he said that the scan would just show what was wrong with my back.
    So there you go...Lynn I did get some spring bulbs..Tony sorry forgot your panels
    So if any of you are referred to care uk, you know what its all about.
    Thankyou again everyone
    Love
    Barbara xx
    Sorry Ironic you sneaked in there, thankyou for the kind words.x
    Love
    Barbara
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Bet you're glad it's all over, Barbara. Well done! Hope the results indicate some not-particularly-painful treatment is required.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Sorry barbara that I am late seeing this. I am glad you were not waiting too long (3mins wow not enough time for hubby to get inside the store :lol: )
    Hope you are not waiting too long for your scan, lets hope they are right and you have it in two weeks.
    Take care
    Juliepf x
  • suzygirl
    suzygirl Member Posts: 2,005
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I have only just seen this. Thats brilliant that you only have to wait 2 weeks for a scan. How long till you get the results?? It seems so silly they don't seem interested in your hip as it is all connected and one will undoubtedly aggravate the other!!
  • caterina57
    caterina57 Member Posts: 1,424
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Barbara
    I am glad that you were seen so quickly and that your scan will be soon, seems silly not to scan your hip at the same time. Lets hope that you get answers quickly so they can sort out meds and other treatment
    Good luck
    Cath
  • chris7
    chris7 Bots Posts: 2,696
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Barbara

    Just in from work but have been thinking about you today. Glad you have got a scan soonish. Hopefully that will answer a few more questions and not long too wait which is good. Hope you are having a relaxing evening there.
    love and hugs ((( )))
    Chris
  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Barbara,
    That was a strange appointment. I do hate it when they rush things and don't want to talk or answer questions. At least you will get a scan done soon.
    Regads
    Elizabet h
    Never be bullied into silence.
    Never allow yourself to be made a victim.
    Accept no ones definition of your life

    Define yourself........

    Harvey Fierstein
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Just want to say a big thankyou to Stickywicket, Julie, Suzygirl, Cath, and Chris
    I cant see why these consultants dont work together, the results will go to my GP but not where i will be having my hip done.
    I feel like I am going round in circles, but if they can stopped this sciatic pain then I will be a happy bunny.
    I hadnt even heard of care uk , but it goes to show that there are ways of fast tracking people.
    Thankyou again
    Love
    Barbara x
    Sorry Elizabeth you sneaked in there, I found it strange going on a Sunday, but to be honest if they can stopped this pain I dont care, the receptionist and nurse where lovely.
    Love
    Barbara xx
    Love
    Barbara
  • elainebadknee
    elainebadknee Bots Posts: 3,703
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hey Barbara

    Sounds quite surreal walking about in big mobile units but sounds good service too.....I would have thought they would scan your hip too as well as back but at least thats not too far away, 2 weeks......
    Have to say never heard of care UK but dont matter if they are doing the business....
    Hope you can relax a bit tonight...Different way to spend sunday lunchtime huh??

    Elaine & Sol

    xx xx
    barbara12 wrote:
    Hi and thankyou to Stickywicket, DD, Elaine and Sol, Lynn, Tony, Joan and Val.
    How strange it was, there was 4 large I mean very white mobile units, all connected with a walk way, like the ones you get when you board an aircraft.
    I was only in 3 mins when they shouted me, the consultant asked me to get on the bed, without help may I add, but I got there, then he stuck things im my foot and leg to see were it was numb, and then he tried to bend my leg towards me.....very painful. :shock:
    Anyway they have given me an appointment for 2 weeks to have a scan, I expected to wait much longer.
    I asked about my hip, but he didnt want to know, he said that the scan would just show what was wrong with my back.
    So there you go...Lynn I did get some spring bulbs..Tony sorry forgot your panels
    So if any of you are referred to care uk, you know what its all about.
    Thankyou again everyone
    Love
    Barbara xx
    Sorry Ironic you sneaked in there, thankyou for the kind words.x
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Barbara, Sorry just seeing this now....2 weeks....thats great....not long at all.
    Good luck with that

    Love
    Hileena
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Barbabra,

    Did you get the hinges though :lol:

    Glad they are going to scan you and that should really help define what is likely to be causing what for you. Thinking of you and leaving a ((((( ))))) cris xx
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I think you were there about your back, yes? That is probably why they didn't look at anything else: 'If it says THIS on the bit of paper that came with you then THAT is what we will look at, Madam, and nothing else' would seem to be the prevailing attitude wherever one goes, one is certainly not viewed as a complete entity!

    At least they were prompt - no waiting for hours as in an NHS clinic - that was good! Let us know how you get on with the scan - two weeks is no time at all - will that be at Homebase or Wicks? (I have heard that Wicks scans are better for the patient but the docs get a bit fed up with the word Wicks all over their transparencies.) DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • mp1952
    mp1952 Member Posts: 425
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Barbara

    Glad that's over for you..
    not long to wait for the results and then you should know what you are up against.

    Sorry to hear that they didn't help you get on the machine... clearly they have never had back or hip problems themselves or they would have realised how painful that was for you !!! (I had the same experience when having a hip x-ray 18 months ago.)

    Take care

    Marion x
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi and Thankyou to Elaine and sol, Lynne, Hileena, Cris, DD, and Marion
    Sorry Im late answering you all...my brain is not functioning....nothing new there eh....
    Elaine it was surreal...but I am so glad my GP referred me....
    Cris I will get your hinges next time...im back in 2 weeks so anything else anyone needs... :lol:
    Thanks again everyone
    Love
    Barbara xx
    Love
    Barbara
  • elainebadknee
    elainebadknee Bots Posts: 3,703
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hey Barbara

    Well next time you go take your loyalty card eh n get 15% off something for the garden!!
    Nah seriously im glad it was how shall we say a different appointment but a good one nonetheless....And we know about something new too so youve educated us (well me)...

    Elainex
    barbara12 wrote:
    Hi and Thankyou to Elaine and sol, Lynne, Hileena, Cris, DD, and Marion
    Sorry Im late answering you all...my brain is not functioning....nothing new there eh....
    Elaine it was surreal...but I am so glad my GP referred me....
    Cris I will get your hinges next time...im back in 2 weeks so anything else anyone needs... :lol:
    Thanks again everyone
    Love
    Barbara xx

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