Sqad, An Update

[Baldric]

I've now got 2 x MRIs, 1 on 24/03, 1 on 28/03, one for Head, one for spine'
They won't do them together 'cause of AVR.
+ Guys Valve Clinic on 27/03
Gotta wait 'til 24/04 to see Neurologist.

[Psybbo]

Good luck, glad you persevered x

[Baldric]

Thanks, appreciated.

[Psybbo]

Baldric, update please

[Baldric]

Sqad and Sibs, 24/4, met Consultant, lots of prodding, whacking with rubber hammer and manipulation, nothing definite, ref'd to C'bury for more tests 21/5.

21/5, wired up to machine to measure nerve reaction times, uncomfortable, don't like electric shocks, now it's back to Ashford again on 02/6, by which time consultant will have seen test results,

[Psybbo]

Thanks, Baldric I've now subscribed to this thread, good luck

[Baldric]

Rec'd copy of letter from Consultant to Doctor, thinks it may be
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulnar_neuropathy
Wants to fit me up with 'sheepskin' splints to stop me bending arms at night, (real handy if you need a pee in a hurry) and a possibility of an Op. on the Elbow(s).
Life just gets better :-(

[Psybbo]

OMG, thanks Baldric xx

[Baldric]

Sibs, that might not apply to your symptoms, remember in my previous career I spent a fair amount of time resting/travelling on my elbows, so fair wear and tear perhaps?

[Psybbo]

I hope so Baldric, just want to wish you well xx

[Baldric]

My appointment for this afternoon was cancelled by 'phone first thing this morning due to unforeseen circumstances, what ever that means,
In the same call I was offered another appointment for Feb 2015, earliest available, I've yet to accept it and not sure that I will, I mean it can't be urgent, can it?

[Psybbo]

Good grief, words fail me!

[Sqad]

That is unbelievable..............well, with your symptoms I would tell them to "stuff it"

[wolf63]

At least you will be able to pee with no problem.

[SeaJayPea]

Speak directly to your consultant's PA. I've had similar things happen over the past few years and in my case, it's always been a central appointments place doing that. The PA has, in every case, found me an appointment within a week or two.

Good luck with it.

[Baldric]

Thanks SeaJay, a route I will be taking.

wolf, no such luck, delegated to Physio dept already although not heard from them yet

[Baldric]

I'm effectively closing this thread, due to the fact I'm now being offered March/ April 2015 for next appointment. It's like banging your head on a brick wall, nice when you stop. It can't be urgent if they can't/won't see me until then.
I'm just going to get on with it and see what happens, without the added @stress' of having to deal with jobsworths!

[Baldric]

A change of plan, earlier I rec'd a letter from the Consultant giving me an Appointment for next month and apologising for the 'confusion' so we'll give it a go!

[Psybbo]

Let's hope this one actually takes place, best of luck xxx

[Baldric]

Saw Physio in Dover last week, lots of note-taking of history, measurements taken, and coffee drinking, she didn't miss a single movement I made, which I suspect is good.
So now, tomorrow is the day for my Electro-test appointment in Canterbury replacing the one booked for early June that was cancelled.

[Psybbo]

Baldric, I hope today is going well xxx