ANOTHER APPOINTMENT WITH A CONSULTANT!!!

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hileena111
hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
edited 28. Jul 2011, 14:28 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi
I got a call from the GP this morning with regards all the tests etc.

Fractured pelvis......YES....but she says it would be so easy to just leave it to repair itself but she wants to investigate further incase there are any underlying issues???

Referring me to a GENERALIST???/anyone ever heard that word????...I assume it is the oppostie to SPECIALIST ...anyway.... a consultant at the hospital I've been going to.She will fax him today and I should hear in a couple of weeks. This is mainly because the liver scan was a bit higher than it should be....it always is a bit high because of my epilepsy tablets but she has gone back over my notes from years ago and its higher than any of the other readings.

Thats about it except a couple of tests she has to chase up.
She seems happy with the morpine dose that she put me on 6 days ago....I'm a bit sorer than I was when I was on the higher does but not as groggy so thats being left for the minute.

Love
Hileena

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  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,427
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Oh Poor poor you Hileena

    I bet that feels such a lot to take in!!

    So glad you have such a thorough GP though - glad she isn't taking any risks with your health.

    I know epilepsy meds can do that, but if the reading as still high even taking into account....worth checking out to be sure.

    You keep on as you are my lovely and glad you are less 'out of it'

    Love

    Toni xx
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,715
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    A 'generalist' is a new one on me too, Hileena. You will have to educate us as you learn more.

    I guess, if the pelvis is knitting together and the liver scan doesn't show much more than the epilepsy meds would cause, that is good.

    And good that you're managing on the lower dose of morphine.

    So, onwards and upwards to the next stage - Mr or Mrs Generalist. Keep us informed please, Hileena.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Hi Toni
    It was a lot to take in...believe it or not I condensed that lot.....thought you might fall asleep reading it :lol:
    Appaerently the reading is higher than it normall has been beforeeven with the ep tablets. So ...I'm glad she is checking it out.

    Love
    Hileena
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Hi Sticky,
    I thought some of you would have heard of a generalist.......I never have but that doesnt mean anything :lol:

    It doesnt matter what his title is...if he can come up with anything I will be very grateful.

    As for the morphine.....i can still only walk about a dozen steps or so with crutches ...but if I'm around the house I'm up and down all the time {not the stairs :shock: } so its OK...but if I go out on my scooter and get on and off to go round shops it doesnt work.....not enough of a break in between getting on it and getting off again but its better than being groggy....I'll put up with that :wink:

    Like you say....onward and upward

    Love
    Hileena
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,715
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Hey Hileena, you got my name right! What’s up??? Not seeing the keyboard clearly?

    As for the morphine etc – I think you’re doing great.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Oh you are sarkey tonight arent you????? :lol::lol::lol:

    I think its because everytime I type it I recheck it now :lol:

    Love
    Hileena
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,715
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    I honestly didn't mean to be sarkey. It's my stupid sense of humour. Gets me into a lot of trouble. But I know you can handle it.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • magenta
    magenta Member Posts: 1,604
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Hi Hileena,

    Glad you're getting somewhere with all this. Please keep us updated on how you get on. I thought GPs were Generalists! New one on me.

    Take care,

    Magenta x
  • Ankyspond
    Ankyspond Member Posts: 626
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Hileena,

    Sorry to hear you have something that's needs addressing, I can only say the same as the others that you have a great GP who sounds like they really care so go with it and let them find out the full story.

    Hope you get it sorted and feel better soon. X
    AS Sufferer
    Live, love and enjoy life, live each day as though it's your last!
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Hi Sticky
    I'm sorry....that was meant in fun......I wasnt serious :lol:

    Love
    Hileena
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Hi Magenta
    Yes A GP is the nearest I got to a GENERALIST??? But he works in the hospital and think he is a Mr which makes him a consultant....doesnt it??? Oh I dont know :???: :???:

    Love
    Hileena
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Hi Anky
    Yes she is a great GP....shes new....I just changed over in the middle of all this sprain/ fracture whatever it is and am I glad that it came at this time .....the other one said a sprain, gave me a prescription for tramadols and and that was it.

    Love
    Hileena
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,715
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    OK, let's sort this one out right now, Hileena. neither of us is serious - unless we say we're being serious. Right? Seriously?

    Hope you have a seriously good day.

    Stickystockyticky
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Hi TickyStockySticky :wink:
    OK!!

    Not planning much today....Peter wants to go to the cinema {last Harry Potter one} I cant be bothered with the cinema.....tend to fall asleep....even without the morphine :lol::lol::lol::lol:
    Guess where the cinema is...In our Metro Center...so I shall spend the money that he will spend there.....going shopping and enjoying myself...as long as I dont fall asleep over the wheel {scooter} hopefully :lol: I've got over that groggieness.
    Love
    Hileena
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Solved it. Your GP said 'journalist'. They want to do a story about you, simples. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Hi,
    Had a call from the surgery this morning and the Chest X Ray I had is fine...no problems
    Remember the GERNERALIST she was getting in touch with yesterday....
    I think you DD asked when I would hear and i said that she had told me within 2 weeks.....got a call from the hospital this morning....got an appointment for next Wednesday :shock: .......she must have some clout....every appointment seems to come through so quickly.

    Love
    Hileena
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Hi Hileena
    Sorry only just seen this, generalist is a new one on me...Im glad your chest xrays where fine..at least one by one they are working through things...its good when you know something is happening rather then nothing.. :roll: and yes I am the same with the cinema..
    I do hope they sought your pain out very soon...then you can cut down on the meds...
    You take care
    Love
    Barbara
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Hi Hileena
    Sorry only just seen this, generalist is a new one on me...Im glad your chest xrays where fine..at least one by one they are working through things...its good when you know something is happening rather then nothing.. :roll: and yes I am the same with the cinema..
    I do hope they sought your pain out very soon...then you can cut down on the meds...
    You take care
    Love
    Barbara
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    OOPs :lol:
    Love
    Barbara
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Hi Hileena

    Just catching up on your posts sorry I am a bit late.
    Great news that your chest xrays were fine, that must have been a relief for you. It is also good that the morphine is helping you too, I am pleased about that.

    I have just read that an appointmentt has been made for you as your gp promised, my word she is good. I will be ready for pocket duty next wednesday.

    Take care
    Juliepf x
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Hi Barbara Barbara Barbara :lol::lol::lol: and Julie
    Thanks for your posts....yes things are moving....hopefully we'll get to the bottom of this mystery soon

    Love
    Hileena
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