Success With GP

shandy4greenday
shandy4greenday Member Posts: 344
edited 13. Dec 2012, 17:51 in Living with Arthritis archive
I have just been to see my doctor again today as I have had lots of pain with my hands in the last 2 days most likely due to the cold weather also,finally he has done me a referral to see a joint specialist,It's not until the 8th February but I'm just happy to finally be getting somewhere at last.

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  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi shandy
    I am so pleased for you and know how you feel at the min, I had a battle with my GP to be referred...February will soon be here...and I will have everything crossed for you x
    Love
    Barbara
  • wall1409
    wall1409 Member Posts: 294
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    At last, you must be pleased. Good luck with the appointment, lets hope they get you some treatment.

    Wendy
  • shandy4greenday
    shandy4greenday Member Posts: 344
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thankyou I insisted I have an x-ray or a referral on the phone and he asked me to come in he actually looked quite concerned and has insisted i also carry on with the medication I can't wait to finally get someone to help and maybe finally a proper diagnosis of what type hopefully too.
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    This is good news, Shandy, and it will not be long until February (think back to October, yes? :wink: ) It can take time to get answers but keep talking to us in the meantime to keep us up-to-date with how you are. Take care. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • bubbadog
    bubbadog Member Posts: 5,544
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Shandy, good for you standing up to your G.P and getting the referal. I've said it once but I will say it again, only you know your body and only you know if something is out of sorts, when your in pain and when if you have double vision or can't see well!
    Hope you will get the answers you want when you see the consultant in Febuary.
  • shandy4greenday
    shandy4greenday Member Posts: 344
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thankyou to all that has helped me with the advise if I had not come on to this site I think I would still be none the wiser of what to do and just be suffering still so I am gonna see about doing something in return once the warm weather sets in :)
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Well done! It was your own determination and perseverance that got you the appointment. That can be so difficult when we're in a lot of pain. Please ask for pocket duties, if required, nearer the time.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • Numptydumpty
    Numptydumpty Member Posts: 6,417
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    That is good news!
    I hope all goes well, and you get some answers.
    Numpty
  • shandy4greenday
    shandy4greenday Member Posts: 344
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Sorry what is pocket duties ?
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Pocket duties is where we all, metaphorically, jump into someone's 'pocket' so that they'll have reinforcements for difficult appointments. It can help just to know that others are thinking of you and encouraging you. Available on request :wink:
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • shandy4greenday
    shandy4greenday Member Posts: 344
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh I will keep that in mind nearer the time Thankyou.

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