Shoulder scan

harry01

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. 

Oxonlady

Hello @harry01, nice to hear that you've had your shoulder scan.
I'm still waiting for mine, it probably won't be until the end of the year! Meanwhile I'm in a lot of pain with both shoulders...

Wishing you a peaceful Saturday. Take care. 

chiarieds

Pleased you're making some progress @harry01 - wish it was the same for you @Oxonlady  

harry01

@Oxonlady

I don't understand. Why have they kept you waiting so long? Oddly they were quick in terms of getting this scan. 

Oxonlady

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. 

Tori_Scope

I hope it's the start of you being listened to as well @harry01 I think it's a positive step forward. 

I really hope the wait isn't too too long @Oxonlady

Oxonlady

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. 

harry01

@Oxonlady that makes me angry. Complain - It's obviously not okay. 

I have put a complaint through pals. 

But you probably know more about this than me. I got my scan because you helped me. 

Oxonlady

Oh, bless you @harry01, thank you for saying that.

Yes, I should contact PALS next week. Thank you for reminding me! My health has been so bad the last couple of weeks that I've not been thinking straight.
Take care. You are a star. 

Oxonlady

Hello @harry01, how are you? How are things going for you? 

harry01

Just hanging in there really. It's very difficult. Hopefully I'll get rid of this major pain soon. 

Tori_Scope

I'm sorry to hear you're both still struggling.

Did you manage to contact PALS in the end @Oxonlady? 

Did they say anything about your shoulder scan at all @harry01?

Oxonlady

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... 

Tori_Scope

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? 

Oxonlady

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... 

Tori_Scope

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? 

Oxonlady

Hi @Tori_Scope, I could increase the dose of my painkillers but then I'd get stomach pain. So not many options available... 

Tori_Scope

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. 

janer1967

@harry01 Hope you get some answers after the scan and there is some treatment available

harry01

@Tori_Scope not heard back from them yet. Thanks for asking. 

@oxonlady hope you get a scan soon. 

Tori_Scope

That's okay @harry01. Hopefully they'll get back to you soon  

Oxonlady

Hi @harry01, all we can do is keep going, despite the pain.
Wishing you better days. 

harry01

Yep @Oxonlady. We need to start some kind of campaign. 

Oxonlady

Would be a great idea @harry01, except days like today I've been bedbound and couldn't lift a finger! 

harry01

They have no idea how hard this has been. Complete social isolation. Most people don't really understand this. 

Chloe_Scope

I'm sorry you feel very misunderstood @harry01. Have you seen Scope's we won't be forgotten campaign?