Rheumatology appointment!!

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  • Penny49
    Penny49 Member Posts: 26
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    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 2 :lol: things 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 x
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    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' :wink: )
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • Penny49
    Penny49 Member Posts: 26
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Thanks for that tip Stickywicket, I will remember that :wink:

    Yes at least I am being checked out thoroughly, which is good!

    Penny x
  • Toots
    Toots Member Posts: 483
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    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 x
    Toots x
  • bubbadog
    bubbadog Member Posts: 5,544
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    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. :)
  • Penny49
    Penny49 Member Posts: 26
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    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
    Penny

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