Self Referral to Respiratory Team

DebbieT
DebbieT Member Posts: 1,033
edited 17. Jun 2013, 15:32 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi,

Just a quick update.

I rang to book with the respiratory team this morning & it's up to a 14 week wait before I'll see the specialists. I was really hoping it would be quicker but that's life. I'll see if my new Rheumy can help in anyway in between now & then.

Thank you for the great advice & support over the last few days. Hugs.x
Healing Hugs
Debbie.x

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  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Did you say that you could take a cancellation? It's always worth making that point (if it's a possibility). I have had almost instant MRIs and lung function tests etc because I live just a three minute drive from the hospital. Anyhoo, the 14 weeks will soon pass and I hope they see you then. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • dibdab
    dibdab Member Posts: 1,498
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    It may be worth calling rheumy team to ask for referral- that's how I got referred to respiratory and saw them within a month. On the plus side, though I now take daily antibiotics I haven't had a chest infection for 6 months and am able to restart methortrexate which has hugely helped my RA.

    Hope that you get the help you need really soon.

    Deb xx
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello Debbie
    I do hope your rheumy can help get an earlier appointment, good luck its rotten when you are suffering and have to wait do long..but I suppose this is the NHS x
    Love
    Barbara
  • DebbieT
    DebbieT Member Posts: 1,033
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Thanks Ladies,

    I have to say this constant coughing really isn't helping the pain :? I feel pathetic again today, I'm so out of breath.Gggrrrr Must stop whining coz I'm annoying myself.Lol


    Some fabulous news ... My son & his girlfriend went for their 20 week scan today. The baby is completely healthy as far as the scan could tell & it's a GIRL :):D I can't believe we've been lucky enough to have a Grandson & to now be expecting a Grandaughter :D

    Hugs.x
    Healing Hugs
    Debbie.x
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi
    CONGRATULATIONS!!! :D I'm glad alls well with the baby.
    Love Sue xxx
  • DebbieT
    DebbieT Member Posts: 1,033
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Thank you, it's so exciting!! :)

    Its a bit different to wen it was our daughter ... I'm trying to make sure her Mum gets as much joy as I did from going thru it all as 'the Mummys Mum'.Lol :)

    DD, yes I did say I'd except any cancellations. We aren't that close tho.Lol 3 mins is fab :) x
    Healing Hugs
    Debbie.x

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