Sat in A & E absolutely crapping myself

[Nat6999]

I've had problems with numbness in my feet over the last few weeks, which over the last 2 days has spread to my bum & thighs. Rang 111 for advice & got referred to A & E, somebody mentioned Caudia Equina Syndrome. I'm terrified of hospitals & just want to go home. I'm autistic & it doesn't help.

[sd249]

Speak to the hospital. I have had to go in a few times and mentioned how scared I was (I am also autistic) they made sure that I could wait in a quieter space.

I still had to wait the same amount of time as everyone else however I got to do it in a small side room which made it a lot easier for me. They tend to be very good in my local hospital.

[scousadelic]

Try not to panic. Cauda equina is rare and, probably, a worse case scenario. At least you are in a good place to get sorted

[ClientListQueen]

Have you had any back pain? I had cauda equina, I know it's hard but try not to worry, they have to check for everything including the worst case

[lljkk]

do you take any regular vitamin supplements, OP? Some of them can cause nerve weirdness. So can mild food allergies and even anxiety itself.

[SeagullOnTheWind]

Hi, I try and tell someone about my SEN and that I have overwhelming feelings/ responses to that sort of situation. They're usually wonderful. I hope you're OK.

[Nat6999]

Been referred to GP out of hours unit now.

[lljkk]

Does that mean a GP unit attached to A&E or you go home & wait for GP to contact you?

[Nat6999]

GP unit at hospital.

[lljkk]

so you'll still get seen tonite, which sounds good.
Hopefully GPs are kind, will take a holistic view of your situation.
Let us know what they say?

[aNonnyMouse1511]

That’s good. Means it’s not urgent xx

[Hadtoask]

Have you seen the doctor yet? I hope you’re feeling better.

[Nat6999]

I'm home, the doctor checked my reflexes & neuro checks on legs & feet which are normal. I've got to get an appointment at my doctors on monday to sort some investigations if needed.

[lljkk]

Thanks for update. Bodies are weird things.

[FenellaMaxwell]

Have you fallen on your coccyx recently?

[Nat6999]

No I haven't, I had a bad fall on it 4 years ago, was taking my shoes off stood up & fell landing on my bum. It took almost 3 years to stop hurting.

[Nat6999]

The doctor rolled his eyes when I said 111 had sent me to A & E, I've been sent before with ds & it's been the same reaction.