Recent Content by Keith_Jordan

I have to send a formal complaint to the GP and wait to see if I get a response. I could forfeit a legal claim if I go down the NHS route and lets face it, they are a disaster!

Thank you for your reply. The GP initiated daily 60mg doses which is against the guidelines I have read and also senior doctors agree. He could have given one dose and sent me immediately to Opthalmology where the backs of my eyes would have been checked for bleeds. In fact my eyes were...

Read the use steroids are used for, particularly the high dose values which can cause many complications

I went to see the "quack" because of a headache. He stated then I had Temporal Arteritis without any tests or secondary advice. The recommended advice is that you should be referred same day to nearest A&E with Opthalmology Specialist who will look at the backs of eyes for any signs of bleeds. A...

Will be studying more and want to learn and restore some quality to my life

In hospital I was fed the "correct " food. On one occasion this consisted of a lot of mashed potato followed by a sweet apple crumble and fruit juice. I have been sorting my own food now with lowest possible sugar and carb content, I have also used this site to look or inspiration and have found...

My treatment at the moment is 4 Metformin tablets and three Gliclazide per day. This will change as the steroid dose lowers. Blood sugar can almost reach 30 even at this dose but comes down to around 6 by morning. This is with no sugary foods.5tt

I understand the step off process, it is the fact that I was wrongly put on them in the first place that makes me angry. I woul not be in this position now if correct procedures had been followed. Thank you for your reply.

I went to see a GP because of a headache. He said I had Temporal Arteritis and gave me scrip for 60mg of Prednisolone daily. What he should have done is give one day dose at 60 mg to see if this made the headache disappear, referred me to Opthalmology at hospital, who would then have sent me to...