Update on doctors appointment

Lolabilly
Lolabilly Member Posts: 41
edited 7. Jan 2013, 15:48 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi all,

Finally got my broadband connection back :) so can post again! Managed to get a docs appointment not with the doctor I hoped through he was pretty useless :( knew nothing about blue badge scheme! Asked about exercises to strengthen my hip joint nope knew nothing about them either! I've been given co codamol high dose and antriplyine to help me sleep both have me completely zombiefied so I'm using them only if I'm desperate :/! However got my MRI through on the 29th so that's one thing down!

My question is can I get copies of letters from consultant to the doctors? I'd like to have my own copy really :) I managed to get a sneaky look of it at the docs!

Hope you are all well :)

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  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    yes just ask consultant when you see them and they send them to you good luck val
    val
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    You can get hip exercises from AC's exercise booklet, Lolabilly. (See 'Publications and Resources' at the top of the page)

    Pain relief does consist of achieving a balance between pain and being unable to function. You'll work out what's right for you in time.

    It's good that you've got your MRI.

    I'm sure you can get copies of the consultants' letters. I never do but I'm pretty sure Hileena does all the time. I expect you ask the consultant rather than the GP.
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  • Lolabilly
    Lolabilly Member Posts: 41
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thank you for your replies!

    Il ring the secretary then tomorrow I just like to keep in the know plus the hospital have lost my notes completely so I'd rather have what I can get my hands on if you get me :)

    It's hard balance to make indeed, tried just some low dose co codamol today but ended up on the sofa all day! Ill get there!

    Lola
  • villier
    villier Member Posts: 4,426
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Lola

    The secretary should be able to send you a copy without even asking the consultant I know mine did...............Marie xx
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  • Nicchick
    Nicchick Member Posts: 191
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    After all my problems I keep a copy of everything - they send them automatically now! I used to just assume that the best was being done but after I asked a few questions about my treatment a few years in and the answers were a bit 'hedged' I started to research and then ask more!

    Keep on at them, these are notes about you!

    Nx

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