Lack of support from the health service

badbrogs21 said:

i dont know about all of you but i be leave i am getting no support from the heath service, what do you think??

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donnellysdogs said:

It depends upon what the individual needs with of health are and also what the Patient does to help themselves with their own health.

I have written lots of posts here recently that I have had really good care from the NHS in the past 30+ years. I can't fault them. Thats why I do voluntary work on behalf of the 10,000 patients in our GP Practice, to give something back to our NHS.

What support do you think you need that you aren't getting? What concerns do you have?

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anna29 said:

If you are with high risk evaluation/assessed - you should be fast tracked .
Like podiatry team with your feet , eye team with your eyes .
Request to see a diabetes dietician worth a shot ?

At your eye and feet screen tests - do let them know
all of your concerns .
Any real issues/concerns can be fast tracked should you
warrant/need this .
Some fast track appts are booked as double appts slots .
This will give extra time to discuss all issues/concerns .
Chance to talk about diet,stress,medical history etc etc .

I am fast tracked with podiatry team (every 4 weeks) as super high risk
with foot deformities (charcot foot shape/risks)
Have motor ataxia and tiny limbs and muscles .
Also have orthotic handmade footwear via the hospital .
The system will fast track patients who warrant fast tracking .

Being job lot of coeliac/diverticulitis/gastritis of stomach plus diabetic
see diabetes team plus head diabetes dietician 3-4 weekly .
Am complex case - so we break it all down into manageable chunks !
Can only nibble food - snack sized portions .
My nervous system and auto immune damage is the cause of this
plus other things .
Mitochondrial disease plus Tcell damage too for example .

Try writing a list of your concerns and difficulties .
Take along with you and discuss in full .
Ask for an action plan way forward too .
If unsure of things - take along a friend or family member .
They can help as support and prompt things maybe forgotten
or lost along the way during the appointments .

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lisa mcaneny said:

hi, i have very high sugar level like 30 or hl .my doctors have been really great. I have trouble walking as my feet hurt so much .there is help out there.

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brenda walker said:

I am just beginning to realize I am getting no support. I bought my own meter and the dip sticks that go with it, so I only test once a week. The practice nurse also suggested that I check my blood pressure, but I bought a wrist monitor, which she said was of little use and suggested on 2-11-2014 that i BUY An arm blood pressure monitor. I have just been to the GP on Friday and she agreed to raise my met tabs to 2 a day.Trouble is, this is Tuesday and there is non in stock so I am waiting for the chemist to phone. Meanwhile I have completely run out and my BS is rising. Incidentally I was paying for my medication because no none told me diabetic medicine was free or that you get a form off the GP..

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Molly0 said:

I'm not having a great experience with the NHS myself. I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes about two months ago and so far have not had any help except for a few photocopied sheets of paper about diet. I was put on Metformin tablets but I had stomach problems with them and the diabetes nurse told me to stop taking them. She hasn't arranged for me to take anything else and I am not due to see her again for another three months. I have not been given a blood glucose testing kit at all either and I was told that I would be going on a one day course called Desmond Day but so far no news about that either. So basicallty I am getting no help at all!

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