Pocket duties please

purpleowl
purpleowl Member Posts: 231
edited 1. Nov 2013, 18:28 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi guys,

I have an appointment tomorrow evening to see a spinal consultant. I'm slightly worried as I have nerve pain in my legs and was prescribed Amitryptyline and then Gabapentin neither of which I can tolerate.

I was offered a steroid injection last time which kept me going for 20 months but I realise that this just a quick fix.

At least I am seeing a different guy, the last one was very unfriendly, in fact he hardly looked at me but preferred to talk to OH(you can guess what part of the world he was from :lol:) I was very annoyed! :x

Many thanks for your support(I love this pocket duty idea, it's brilliant).

Thanking you in advance,

Trish xx

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  • thistlegirl
    thistlegirl Member Posts: 229
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Jumping into your pocket, happy to be here for as long as needed.

    I hope you get a good doctor tomorrow, I am sure you will make yourself heard!

    20 months is pretty good for an injection I think, even if it keeps you going until something better is worked out.

    Jenny
  • villier
    villier Member Posts: 4,426
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Count me in Trish, lets hope It's a positive consultation...............Marie x
    Smile a while and while you smile
    smile another smile and soon there
    will be miles and miles of smiles
    just because you smiled I wish your
    day is full of Smiles
  • Boomer13
    Boomer13 Member Posts: 1,931
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I'll be there too, Trish.

    I agree with Jenny; 20 months of relief from a steroid injection sounds like a pretty good result.

    I hope you have a good appointment. The bad ones stick with you far too long....

    Best wishes, xxAnna
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I will be in your pocket Trish..I had one consultant like that...so I know what you mean...I have 3 consultants on the go at the min..from all walks and country's and they are all lovely...so good luck with this one...
    Love
    Barbara
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I wish you well and I hope it proves to be a beneficial appointment. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • Starburst
    Starburst Member Posts: 2,546
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Wishing you much luck and of course, I will keep you company in your pocket. :)
  • kentishlady
    kentishlady Member Posts: 809
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I'll be in your pocket too, if there is enough room? Hope your appointment goes well. Beryl. ((()))
  • DebbieT
    DebbieT Member Posts: 1,033
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I'm in but I'll be heavily medicated ... Apologies in advance if I snore :oops:

    Good luck & if they try to ignore you just politely say sumut like ... Excuse me, I'm your patient & I'd appreciate it if you spoke directly to me please Thank you.
    Politeness with a dash of honesty can go a long way ;)

    (((( ))))

    Xx xX
    Healing Hugs
    Debbie.x
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Just popping in to say hope it all goes well..xx
    Love
    Barbara
  • destiny0321
    destiny0321 Member Posts: 88
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hi got a chest infection but will be there with you ok destiny
  • numptynora
    numptynora Member Posts: 782
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I'm sorry Trish, I've only just caught this, if you haven't been yet I'll be there and if you have been I hope it went well for you
    Numps x
    Pets come into our lives, and then leave paw-prints on our hearts.
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi
    I'm sorry I've just seen this one but I've been away for a few days
    Hope everything went OK
    Let us know
    Love
    Hileena

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