Hi everyone, thank you for all the good wishes and advice 💐 I decided to go to A & E this morning, it was actually OK apart from the nurse who greeted me at the door by asking what the problem was and saying it was something my GP should have dealt with, “but we will see you”
Everyone else was nothing but kind, and the person who examined me was a lovely specialist physiotherapist that I met a couple of years ago when I had a hip problem. She has been redeployed to A and E, was really thorough, and has sent the GP a list of investigations that need to be done. She discussed my case with a consultant and they both feel it is back related despite the problem not being in that area, though the consultant said it could be my thyroid and they were horrified that is almost 2 years since I had the bloods done for that.
She told me that GP’s have really varied in their response and they have had people coming in for dressings and other things that the surgeries should have done.
I am glad I went as at least I have had someone see me face to face and that should speed things up as I have the telephone appointment tomorrow. It made such a difference just to have people show some kindness and give you some time.
I wore a mask, with my lanyard as I felt uncertain and was told to take it off if I wanted as I was exempt, so that was one less worry as I felt hot and sick and couldn’t get a breath.