It's basically as I see it Vicky now it's test you for one thing it comes back negative so it's back to GP try again they fob you of saying its pain go away back to GP again get fobbed of again stay in limbo for a while get lost in system start all again complete farce wish I'd gone private years ago when had chanceYou know am thinking of paying privately for a MRI if second gp reluctant. I need to know what's going on for my pain too @eldergarth . The whole system is a joke.
Im stuck on pain killers too. Although I know you are having tremours and weakness which must be coming from the brain's response to your pain Ron.
God knows where your pain is originating from. I'd guess your back but GP needs to be able to pinpoint that from your MRI.
When are you seeing your GP next?
I'm guessing this is the new thing now. GPs are now incharge of your full care and no longer specialists??? GPs paying for everything and only allowed to spend so much on each patient. American style.
If so. I need to change gp as mine won't pay for anything. A sure way to save money and stress our gps out!!!!
I asked the neurologist to refer Ron to occupational health but he said will refer him to pain clinic first. We don't want to be getting ahead of ourselves. Yet the letter Ron got today says nothing about it .@ickihun , a neurologist isn't necessarily a pain Doctor, although it might sound counterintuitive. A neurologist specialises in conditions of the nervous system, including the brain and central nervous system.
In terms of pain management there is a classification of Consultant in Pain Medicine, or often pain clinics are run by anaesthetists. You and @eldergarth and/or @tina_marie might find the following link helpful.
https://www.britishpainsociety.org/people-with-pain/
I'm sorry you're having such a tortuous time @eldergarth , but perhaps you can ask your GP about pain management.
Good luck Barbara hope it goes well for youSorry to derail the thread but I have some fantastic news - I have an interview next week! I got a phone call earlier from the employment agency and they're holding interviews next Wednesday. My appointment is for 2 pm and I should be there for about 2 hours so they sound quite thorough. Wish me luck
No family history Vicky just me got the luck of the draw I guessRon I better there is a chronic pain forum somewhere too.
Poor Tina.
The frustration is damaging to your health too.
Is there a family history of anything like this @eldergarth ?
That's brilliant news Barbara. ♡♥♡Sorry to derail the thread but I have some fantastic news - I have an interview next week! I got a phone call earlier from the employment agency and they're holding interviews next Wednesday. My appointment is for 2 pm and I should be there for about 2 hours so they sound quite thorough. Wish me luck
Same here for diabetes and body shape. I must have been the milkman's. Ha haNo family history Vicky just me got the luck of the draw I guess
Yes sorry mr @Cumberland . How are you? Is your meds working well. Good fbg?
Great minds think alikeSame here for diabetes and body shape. I must have been the milkman's. Ha ha
Well done mate keep forgetting to do mine .Bloods have been sub 10 for a while now x I'm well pleased
How are you doing?
Well I discovered unless I take 50-60 units of mixed insulin it had no affect on my bgs so today is day 5 of no insulin, just metformin. Although I'm getting 5 and 6s with 7-9s for fbgs I'm pleased. I'm up on my levels with insulin but im looking to improve. I know im risking complications but hoping to lose weight.Bloods have been sub 10 for a while now x I'm well pleased
How are you doing?
Sorry to derail the thread but I have some fantastic news - I have an interview next week! I got a phone call earlier from the employment agency and they're holding interviews next Wednesday. My appointment is for 2 pm and I should be there for about 2 hours so they sound quite thorough. Wish me luck
I asked the neurologist to refer Ron to occupational health but he said will refer him to pain clinic first. We don't want to be getting ahead of ourselves. Yet the letter Ron got today says nothing about it .
That is wonderful news @Diamum5972!Sorry to derail the thread but I have some fantastic news - I have an interview next week! I got a phone call earlier from the employment agency and they're holding interviews next Wednesday. My appointment is for 2 pm and I should be there for about 2 hours so they sound quite thorough. Wish me luck
So specialist has to refer you to pain clinic via gp????
Or can gp refer you from the start @AndBreathe ?
Thanks for that will be bringing it up when get chance to see GPTina_Marie and eldergarth, I had fairly difficult bone pain, after surgery about a year ago which was a source of some concern. Once it had been checked out of r a recurrence of the issue demanding surgery it was suggested, a bit like eldergarth, that I was in pain (Yes. That would be why I'm here, with no clothes on Mr Bloggs) and like eldergarth I was to be discharged back to my GP who would refer me to see someone specialising in managing pain, should I like to pursue it. So, whilst very frustrating, it seems to be how it works.
I do hope you guys find life to be a bit more comfortable soon. Chronic pain isn't a laughing matter.
We are all routing for a diagnosis we can understand @eldergarth . My brother-in-law was sent for physio for his knee joints to be told by phsio he has boney growths behind his knees. I wonder if gp knew or whether on a decent physiotherapist could diagnose.Thanks for that will be bringing it up when get chance to see GP
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