Ok as my blood pressure was high last Thursday the consultant wanted 3 readings over the following week to check there was no problem. I arranged to have them done at my GP's sugery as it was nearer, I don't have a car and am on the bloody crutches.
The nurse who has been taking my BP says that it was borderline high last time (wed) so I better come back for more checks. So I get to the end of the road, tears streaming down my face. SPD is simply getting worse. Theres no way in hell I can get to the surgery (about a 20 minute walk on a normal day).
So I turn round come straight home, ring GP surgery to explain...they can't send anyone out as I am under shared, call the hospital.
Call the hospital, they have no antenatal community midwives, they would be more than happy to take my BP if I come in though. ARRRRGGGGHHH. I explain, again that I can't even bloody stand today, that I have SPD. She honestly doesn't understand that I can have SPD at 21 weeks. I tell her I've had it since 10 weeks and their bloody physio put me on the crutches. I AM IN PAIN.
So she's going to call me back.
OK who should I scream at GP surgery or hospital. Can I call district nurses direct. I swear by the time any one does get to me my BP will be through the roof.
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pie · 09/06/2003 10:33
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