Ouch.

dreamdaisy

Stuff hurts. 'Nuff said. DD

GraceB

Sorry to hear this DD.

You are an amazingly strong lady who never fails to support everyone on here. Think you need a virtual (and therefore gentle) hug. ((( )))

Hope things settle for you soon.

Take care,
GraceB

dibdab

hope stuff settles to relatively bearable really soon. Xx

dreamdaisy

Thank you ladies, you are too kind;. I am finding this winter far heavier going than last so can only conclude that things are worse with me than they were. Hey-ho, it is what it is and it will do what it will do. I have a form for knee Xrays, it's been in our Letters rack for over three years, but can't be bothered to confirm what I already suspect, I can't see the king (I typed point, my machine decided otherwise but I liked the utter nonsense of Lenovo!). DD

dreamdaisy

Stuff is still hurting (I have no idea why ) and to further complicate matters I have run out of my anti-depressants which is not helping. The surgery is playing hard-to-get with arranging an appointment to see a GP, apparently I have to see one to confirm that I am still arthritic and still in pain. GMS. DD

barbara12

DD ia sorry to hear you are struggling..I do put it down the change in pressure with this nice weather..sods law I call it :roll: ..hope think improve very soon x

vikingqueen

sending a very gentle hug t69044

dreamdaisy

Hello vikingqueen, it's very kind of you to post in support, I appreciate it.

I am pleased to report an improvement in the GPs' receptionist's attitude towards my request, I am booked in for next Tuesday at 8am. I think being there in person makes a difference, I had my routine blood test then lined up to see the woman who thinks she's a boss. Naturally I had to announce to the whole queue the reason why I had had the temerity to ask to see an actual doctor but they all pretended they hadn't heard (and let's face it, as most were in heads-down-phone-mode they probably hadn't). I hope there will not be any difficulty in receiving a new script for them, Mr DD has already had his Naproxen refused and told to buy ibuprophen OTC, with Brexit being blamed for the shortage. Wo-evah.

They had a new electronic log-in system, firstly one has the choice of fourteen languages (represented by national flags) and then, having specified the date of birth you have to choose the right month from a choice of five to complete the process. I hadn't realised Ipswich was so multi-cultural but I guess any conurbation within seventy miles of London will be. Yours parochially, DD.

stickywicket

Ouch, indeed. I hope Tuesday's visit is fruitful.

Actually, not just London. My previous hospital, in Leeds, had these machines. I rather liked them as they were much quicker than queuing at reception.

Airwave!

I don't doo hugs but I think a group one would make us all feel better.

Ready? Go! ((((((((())))))))))) Thrre better already.....an excellent distraction technique.

dreamdaisy

Airwave! you are a sweetie, thank you. DD