NHS waiting times.
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I have had numbness mainly in my left foot along with back pain for about a year that is making me unable to walk unaided.
After seeing a podiatrist, an orthopedic consultant and a neurologist I was referred to a neuro surgeon in early October. I had an acknowledgement from them in mid-November saying that if I had not heard from them again in six weeks to contact them.
At that point I decided to see one privately but left myself on the NHS list in case the cost gets out of hand.
Today I phoned NHS appointments and was told that there are two waiting lists and that I am on each of them. I could not be explained why they have two lists but I am No 67 on one and 811 (yes 811) on the other and that the minimum waiting time is 35 weeks and I have only been on the list for nine weeks and four days.
It was earlier a six month wait to the neurologist.
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constance.de derek76
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Don't think we'll be returning to England in a hurry. Especially as we are, respectively, 76 and 80.
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constance.de derek76
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I've just received a phone call from my doctor. He's had the results of my Dexascan, I now have PMR, Osteoarthritis, Gout and, new, Osteoporosis!!! The joys of getting old. Still, I've reached 76 and am alive.😃
I wish you all the best for the future. Take care.
Regards from Constance
derek76 constance.de
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Sorry to hear of yet another diagnosis for you today. Two aunts long ago told me that their problems all started at 80. They were right ! and I will be 82 this year.
derek76 constance.de
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It would probably be cheaper to fly to Germant to get it done:-)
constance.de derek76
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Good luck anyway. Hope everything turns out OK for you.
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derek76 constance.de
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At the moment patients in South East England are being offered treatment in a Calais hospital if you pay your own travel expenses.