Back pain

Hi Claire,The pain hasn’t eased.They are testing for cancer.I think I shall have to lie down from the shock of getting a gp appointment !!! How are you ? Xx

I will have everything crossed that’s not the case. I think it’s terrible the hassle and struggle of getting an appointment. Yea I’m doing okay thanks xx

Thank you.It isn’t good enough that I’ve got through cancer without seeing a gp at our practice.The last time I saw a gp there was several years ago after an allergic reaction.The only gp I’ve seen since was an out of hours dr at a hospital shortly before I was diagnosed with cancer.Xx

Aaaaw Jane, sorry to hear that you're still having such a painful time of it all, & after all that they finally agree to a blood test.  I'm so grateful for our NHS, but I really do wonder about some of the advice that these people give. Last time I called the hospital when I was struggling to urinate they told me to drink a litre of water every hour, & go tot A&E if there was no change.  I only drink around 2 litres in a day as a rule, sometimes more but have to stop as I just cannot drink any more.  Although I too rang the Medical Centre yesterday & got cut off thrice before they answered, then it rang & someone actually picked up right away!  I was expecting to be at least number 33 in the queue, or told to ring again the next day.  The entire process took only 12 mins.  It made my day, how sad am I?  Hang on in there xxx

Glad you have some progress Jane. Keep us posted. Love x

Hi Blanket,I hope you not having too many urinary problems.It does make a difference when you get through to speak to someone who can help.Take care,love Jane xx

Thanks H,The health centre have just rung to say the dr has ordered an x Ray.I’m hoping I can get this done at the local community hospital nearby,fingers crossed.Love Jane xx

What gets me is, and I can't be the only one struggling like this, it has taken me all of July August and till this week to sort a problem one GP made all off her own bat screwing up our adult daughter's meds. Daughter was too upset by the GP's verbal bullying to deal with it herself. The last batch it took 9 attempts calling over 2 days to even speak to someone. God help anyone needing an urgent appt. AND I have to deal with the neglect and incompetence of my sister-in-law's surgery AND ditto my own. So that I have been putting off for weeks having another go at getting them to deal with my ankle problem which I have now had for well over a year....and I certainly don't have time or energy left for making formal complaints, who would? So sympathy for Jane, I really do feel for you.

Denby

Hi Denby,I’m so sorry you have been having so many problems dealing with incompetent surgeries.It is exhausting and I feel for you.Life appears so much more complicated these days or is it just me ? I got tired fighting for things for mum and have run out of momentum lately.Thinking of you both.Love Jane x

Hi Jane, 

sending you lots of hugs and hope things are sorted very soon.

love Luce xx