I had a blackout a while ago and so was referred to a clinic.
Because my eyes stayed open and my body went rigid rather than floppy during the blackout I was referred to a neurologist.
The referral was done in July and I was advised that I would get an appointment letter within two weeks, the appointment may be in about two months but I should at least know when it is within two weeks.
I didn't receive the referral and chased it. The neurology dept (its a different hospital)said they didn't receive it, so a new referral was done a week and a half ago,the consultant who did the referral confirmed that she had had an email confirming receipt of the referral the same day.
I know its only a week and a half in and not two weeks but I thought I would call and chase it.
They are adamantly refusing that this has been received. They claim that when a referral is made the details go on the system within 24 hours, but this has not been done so the referral has not been received.
I called the dr who did the referral to find out who at least emailed them so I had something, but they are unavailable til next week.
I know I'm overreacting but I just feel so upset, I should be about to have the appointment but instead I am still waiting to join the back of the queue. I know its ridiculous but at the end of the day I am waiting for an appointment to help me rule out there being something wrong with my brain, and that is scary.
I just feel so cross. So please tell me to calm the fuck down and stop being ridiculous cos I feel like I need it right now.