Shoulder scan
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harry01
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I just had a scan of my shoulder. Not much else to report back on. Still struggling generally. But hope it's the start of being listened to.
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My Consultant, in his wisdom, marked it "routine", instead of "urgent". Routine scans take more than three months on the NHS waiting list...
I hope you get your scan results soon.1 -
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Thank you, @chiarieds and @Tori_Scope. Unfortunately, it won't even be the right scan. I requested an MRI Scan but the consultant only ordered an ultrasound. I have already been to a different hospital where they did an ultrasound and said that the images were not clear. So why is this doctor not listening to me and making me wait for a scan that isn't even suitable? He obviously doesn't care how much pain I'm in. I despair of some doctors...
I understand exactly how @harry01 feels when doctors just won't listen.0 -
Just hanging in there really. It's very difficult. Hopefully I'll get rid of this major pain soon.0
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Hi @Tori_Scope, I have been in dreadful pain with both shoulders, both elbows and the muscles of the upper arms. A scan has been arranged for mid-November. I've been intending to ring and see if there are any appointments before that but I've been too ill. It could be a trapped nerve...0
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Gosh, that sounds really painful @Oxonlady
Definitely try and ring them if you feel up to it. Is there perhaps someone else that could ring on your behalf?
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Hi @Tori_Scope, I've just managed to ring the hospital and they offered me a slightly earlier appointment but it's still in November... I said I'll try again in a few days to see if anything comes up this month...0
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Well hopefully you'll be able to get one even sooner @Oxonlady. Is there anything at all you can do to ease the pain in the meantime?0
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Hi @Tori_Scope, I could increase the dose of my painkillers but then I'd get stomach pain. So not many options available...1
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I see. That sounds like a hard balancing act. I've got my fingers crossed you'll get that scan soon @Oxonlady. Try and take it easy in the meantime if you can.0
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That's okay @harry01. Hopefully they'll get back to you soon0
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