GP Referral/Rheumatologist appointment at last.
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I mentioned in my last post that I would keep you all informed about my GP appt. - which was this morning - specifically to ask (for the 4th time) for a rheumy referral. I was in a mood because I got very little sleep last night and just wasn't prepared to be fobbed off. I didn't hesitate in letting her know how awful I feel and how upsetting not knowing has been. It must have shown in my face because she agreed to refer me. I was given a referral booking form, went home, called the number with my hospital choices. I got my first choice - which happend to be the first available appointment 5th September. What a relief - I thought i'd have to wait 3 - 4 months..........
Having said all that, Im beginning to REALLY WORRY that the Rheumatologist won't find anything - oh dear - think I need to get some sleep now.
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kaz_40 famrosa
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famrosa kaz_40
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Thanks again. x
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lisa52101 famrosa
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Good luck and gentle hugs xx
famrosa lisa52101
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Bee70 famrosa
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Don't worry, you will get confirmation whether you have fibro or not. Good Luck and stay calm and positive. x
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I am very grateful to everyone on this forum, because i gained the mental and emotional strength to keep going back for a referral. I was peed off this morning, and I think she recognised that. I mentioned that I was aware of the budgets etc, but I just wanted answers. I think that scared her a little - so she did what she should have done months ago.
Thanks for support. x
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famrosa Dotcon
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It's a shame that most of the experiences on here are similar. Im glad hear that I have inspired you, I got my inspriation from so many others on this forum.
Good luck with you GP re-visit. Hope you get your referral soon.
Take care - love and hugs.
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I'm curious because as it's been said or proven, 'not all 18 plus trigger/pressure points are sensitive or sore every day! And not all folk have loads of these 18 plus firing off on the day of a specialist appointment! True Fact to...
Very interested to hear/read your response to my questions Ela..
Kind hugs
famrosa deb97936
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I have noticed that all my symptoms aren't present every day. It depends on what i do. The general weakness and fatigue is always in the background, but if I overdo things i am useless for at least two days. Thats when i notice all the symptoms are present.
I have NEVER in my whole life been seen as lazy, i have always been told that i push myself too hard.
I am still quite upset at his comments, he met me twice, for a total of less than 10 minutes.
I just want to find out what is going on with my body, and why, as a previously active and strong female - something as routine as taking a shower or mashing potatoes can leave me wiped out for ages afterward.
I really appreciate your reply, hopefully i am a step closer to getting some answers.
Love and blessings x
deb97936 famrosa
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Your MRI would have shown up some changes in your upper back which possibly age related which would be very minimal if your between 20 - 65 yrs without history of Osteo or serious Trauma issues.
DID he in fact do an MRI of your Cervical, NECK and the junction to your Thoracic. C7/T1 ?? It should have been your NECK he examined not your Thoracic area.
I hope you have copies of your MRI/s.. If not GET THEM, and take them with you to a Muscular Skeletal Specialist (Orthopaedic is it???)
They look at BONES...
If you have Osteo in your neck it can produce symptoms of neck aches, graunching and the odd painful situation. Feeling like bone on bone. However you need an MRI for this on your Cervical/NECK area.
Just check I have the spelling correct for the Cervical/Neck as I get it confused with the the Lady's Cervix area hahahaha!!!! And that is NOT what you want.. LOL....