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Liam1955 said:
What is their (GP's) problem??????
It is better to do tests etc to rule out this and that and find out if it could be more serious. Or could it be because you are Young???
But then Vicky, it could well be the Budget allocated to your Practise?
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I'll try after April 5th ha ha
I'm going to enjoy holiday amd xmas and see if it improves. I read it can get better?
 
ickihun said:
I'll try after April 5th ha ha
I'm going to enjoy holiday amd xmas and see if it improves. I read it can get better?
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I truly hope it does. I am somewhat concerned at the travelling that you have got to be doing soon! (Whats the dates? I am still working on R!!) I am being really, really nice and lovable in the hope.
Them Iodine Dressings are brilliant to use, my Big Toe looks brilliant today. Almost nothing to see, no redness or infection = nearly gone.
Have to go and start preparing veggies in 15 mins for Evening Meal.
 
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I'm being driven there and back. I wouldnt been able to go if had to pull my suitcase. I cannot pull my modern smart shopping trolley anymore. Im gutted as i love it when needing to pick up bargains. 9yr old not strong enough to help me fully. M avoids shopping, he hates it. Car is in for its MOT when i come back home. Just before xmas too. Id rather do shopping deliveries than have a poor xmas. Ive told M as much.
 
Hi, to all my good, caring friends on the www.diabetes.co.uk Type 2 Life Forum,

I had a good breakfast today in my little council flat of double baked beans on toast with 2 slices of toasted Bloomer crusty white bread and a dessertspoonful of heated baked beans over each slice of toast. I also had 4 Spring Onions, topped and tailed.

After eating that, at approximately 2:15 Post Meridian, I had an 8.7 mmol blood glucose reading and then at 3:56 Post Meridian I had a healthy 5.1 mmol blood glucose reading.

I am so glad that I have wifi in my flat again.

It's a very chilly autumn day in Stockwell, South London, and the trees are beginning to shed their golden brown leaves in preparation for the winter. It'll be Halloween on Monday and there'll be a lot of trick or treating kiddies around my way as well as awesome viewing on the Disney Channel.

Love to you all always and forever.

From

@autisticwonder1970 (Johnny Baker, Sufferer of Asperger Syndrome).
 
Ron's mum has got him a bath board so no more bending and pulling him out the bath for me . Tried it out tonight .x
 
Aww thanks William, I can well believe what you were like - you should hear me and mum when we get together! Sorry I didn't reply earlier, Michael has had another fit. He's got some dried blood on his face and in his hair but he isn't in pain so he's just carrying on as normal. We had a disappointment at the doctors the other day, apparently there's no way of diagnosing an adult with ASD here in Coventry. I was hoping to get Michael diagnosed with it to help his PIP application but no luck. I'm going to go to our local carer's centre to see what else we could do
 
tina_marie said:
Ron's mum has got him a bath board so no more bending and pulling him out the bath for me . Tried it out tonight .x
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My mum has one and she swears by it. I'm still ok keeping hold of the handle grip on wall as I no longer wash my hair in shower. Any sign of a bungalow? Most have handle grip near bath, I think. Unless it depends on who was in previously?
I've decided to chill out about my walking disability. Holiday in 8 days time is with my mum who is just as bad with her walking as me (she has spondylitis) so I'm more relaxed about it. Luckily out everyday in car so I'll be ok. No driving for me for a while.
I'm still experiencing dizzy spells. Palpatations when lying down, its crazy!
I was telling William about gps refusing me a scan. I'm not pushing it as my endocrologist will intervene. I hope.
 
I've been reading your posts . You guys seem to be going through the wars. I do hope you get a scan . Seeing Ron how he is it's terrible . Knowing there's very little I can do. He has a gp appointment on Monday to review his meds and his general health. I do hope he will reduce the quantity of gabapentin. I'm now officially Ron's carer so will be pushing for everything I think he needs . I would like him to go to occupational health as I think it will benefit both of us and give him back more independence. In the mean time I've been filling out benefit form for him . OMG don't they want to know a lot . Made me tired and blurred eyed just reading it .
 
Wow. That's not fair. I didn't realise my brother-in-law was infact lucky to be diagnosed recently. It's it funny how you take things for granted. I didn't realise it is a postcode lottery. Move to sunderland for a month. I'd love the company. Ha ha.
 
I've heard of occupational health at work but not anywhere else. Are they through gp, hospital facility!
 
Both , the last neurologist Ron saw said he had to go to pain clinic first but that's not till end of November. Ron is still struggling with mobility and generally getting around . Things like getting out of bed , getting up from a chair or sofa. He needs stand aids . He still a bit unsteady on uneven surfaces .
 

Tina - Forgive me if I have mis-remembered your husband's diagnosis, but have you considered contacting the MS Society? They may be able to help in some way?

Alternatively, the Red Cross are excellent for hiring or buying mobility aids. The "rent" quite a lot on stuff. The reason I use the "" is, unless things have changed since my Mum used them in 2007, the rent is actually zero. My mother "rented" a wheelchair from them when she was very unwell. The rental can be pretty long-term, but they insist a chair goes back periodically (3-monthly, I think) for inspection and service.

There are some truly wonderful organisations out there.
 
I did think about the MS society months ago but then when he got the all clear months ago I just didn't bother. We are still awaiting a proper diagnoses as to his problems . I mean saying Ron has musculoskeletal weakness just about covers most things in the body. I thought by seeking out the help from an occupational therapist would give us a better idea of things he needs .
 

Ah. Apologies.

Occupational Therapy is the ideal assessment body. They can also provide certain things, like grab handles, specialist stools to provide support/rest when doing standing tasks, hand rails in the other side to the banister, risers for the loo, risers for armchairs, ideas for safely dealing with hot saucepans and so on.

The Red Cross could still be worthwhile. We found them so kind and keen to help, with almost embarrassment when we wanted to make a donation.

I do hope you find a way of supporting his independence soon.
 
JohnEGreen said:
@tina_marie Hi tina I've been wondering if Ron could manage a mobility scooter one could get him out and about a bit.
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Funny you should ask that John we were just saying the other day that if this carries on much longer he might need one . There is a mobility shop in Sutton I've been looking at the ones they have in there . Couple of weeks ago we walked in to town and back it took Ron 2 hours . It's only 15 minutes from our house .
 
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