Rheumatology appointment!!
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Hi Toots
Sorry to hear that you are still waiting for your Rheumy appointment, my gp did mark me as urgent and I waited 7 weeks, (I live in Dorset) GP said it would be about 2things take so long these days! The other thing is that by the time we eventually get seen they are not seeing us at our worst. I felt a bit of a fraud when I went Thursday as I didn't physically look too bad, and although I still had some aches and pains I was having a fairly good day. I also felt rushed, I didn't get chance to tell him other things that I was concerned about
Although I have had my x-rays and blood tests done I am waiting for an appointment to come through for the ultrasound, I was told the waiting list will be around 5 weeks!! Then there will be another long wait to see the consultant.
I wish you all the very best for your next appointment, please let me know how you get on.
Penny x0 -
That sounds like a good appointment and it seems your consultant is being very thorough. I'm so pleased as it does help a lot to know that nothing is being dismissed out of hand.
One little tip - for any sort of appointment, if you are able, telling them you can take a cancellation might speed things up. (I said 'might')
If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
Steven Wright0 -
Thanks for that tip Stickywicket, I will remember that
Yes at least I am being checked out thoroughly, which is good!
Penny x0 -
Thanks Penny! I know they say these diseases need to be diagnosed quickly, but I honestly don't think it's possible with all the waiting for appointments!!
I hope your appointments come in quicker than anticipated and that you stay reasonably well in the meantime xToots x0 -
Hi Penny, glad you had a positive 1st Rheumatology appt, hope you haven't got to wait to long for the 2nd. Have a good weekend.0
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Hi Bubbadog, thank you for your message, yes I suppose I was lucky from what I have read of other people's experiences. Just got to wait now.
Have a good weekend too!
Take care
Penny0
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