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had tkr 2011 left knee and everything good now, now have problem with right one

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john021069
john021069

I am 45 years old have had left knee tkr, had xray 3 weeks ago on right knee to be told that I have the start of degenerative changes this is what happened to the left knee and because no one could make their mind up at what to do I had to have a replacement now my doctor has told me there is no need for me to see a consultant as it's only minor I told her I wanted to see one as I know my body and the pain is mad it keeps locking and giving way but she has refused to let me see someone can they do this she said I would have to pay private to see one, I just don't want to go through another tkr at my age knowing the only last upto 20 years any advice would be a great help

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  • PollyBB
    PollyBB john021069

    Posted

    Try asking if she will.send you for physio. I was referred to the consultant by that route. Good Luck.
    • john021069
      john021069 PollyBB

      Posted

      Tried that one when having a discussion with her but a good idea thanks
  • martinarvelo
    martinarvelo john021069

    Posted

    HOW ABOUT THE INJECTIONS? THEY COULD GIVE YOU RELIEF FOR UP TO A YEAR APPARENTLY . . Whoops, sorry about the capitals. . .Doctors can certainly be a pain sometimes . . You bviously want to avoid the tkr for as long as possible, and the injections could be a help??
    • john021069
      john021069 martinarvelo

      Posted

      I think I'm going to change my doctor and when i have a medical I will explain what's going on I don't want to have an op I just would like a consultants opinion not a radiographer who tells the doctor what the problem is my sister has got lung cancer and a radiographer told her she had a chest infection but i will roll with the pain and see what happens
    • martinarvelo
      martinarvelo john021069

      Posted

      Yes, a good move. It's not right to tell you to pay for private consultations. Hope you get some decent service!  So sorry about your sister.  It's a terrible battle for her and for all your family. 
  • andrea30334
    andrea30334 john021069

    Posted

    I am 56 and just over a year ago a stupid consultant told me I was WAY too young for a TNR soni insisted on seeing someone else who told me we all deserve a pain free life and has just replaced mine 8 weeks ago. Then 4 weeks ago I made an em appt with my GP cos I was in horrific pain and he told me pain was a state of mind and it would ease so after I came home and cried buckets and rang back and insisted on seeing someone else who told me there was no reason to be rollin in pain and changed my meds so I guess what im saying is stick out and insist on seeing someone else????
    • andrea30334
      andrea30334

      Posted

      incidentally I work for the NHS and if our patients are not happy with their cons/GP we do our best to change them x
    • martinarvelo
      martinarvelo andrea30334

      Posted

      I remember that Andrea!  Your GP is a  . . .OK, I wont use bad language on here!  I'm glad you got it sorted out.  I wonder what yourGP will do one day when he is suffering REAL pain . . .take the tablets I'll bet!
    • john021069
      john021069 andrea30334

      Posted

      Can a doctor refuse to send you to a consultant but if I wanted I could pay for it I thought I did that already paying my NI
  • moandrieu
    moandrieu john021069

    Posted

    Sounds like you live in the UK, and my guess is that with your medical plans, that's the situation. Is it not possible to visit a different doctor who could refer you? I hope you are able to get some answers. At 50 I had a bilateral knee replacement. I dread when I need them re-done.
  • tess94652
    tess94652 john021069

    Posted

    If you are in the UK and therefore NHS you can ask to see another doctor in the same practice. Get a second opinion. 2 years ago my GP seemed to be blocking a referral to an orthopaedic consultant and when I asked if this was because it would involve a cost to their practice he admitted tome it would. The mere fact that he was aware I knew it was money and not medical care that influenced his decision, seemed to change his tune considerably. Good luck!
  • jude48
    jude48 john021069

    Posted

    John

    please see my posts on synvsc injections they work !

    best wishes

    Jude

    • Oldfatguy1
      Oldfatguy1 jude48

      Posted

      However; they won't work for everyone. The condition my knee was in there was no option. They wouldn't waste the money trying.
  • hazel14959
    hazel14959 john021069

    Posted

    John, in my Dr's 'practice' I have seen a total of 5 different Dr's since my op 8 weeks ago...  your Dr's 'practice' must have other Dr's you can see.. or are you named on one particular Dr's list..  I found out that I am included on a Dr's listiing and I have never seen him yet!  I think there are 10 Dr's in the 'practice' all told.   
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