New Symptoms/Side Effects
YorkshireLass01
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So... I have degenerative disc disease, cervical spondylitis, osteoarthritis and of course, fibromyalgia. About a month ago, just at the time I was about to have my six monthly nerve block (C5/6/7) I began having a pain in my throat if I turned to the left and swallowed. I mentioned it to my specialist and he said to see my GP.
Then, last week I got up and had this weird sensation of spaced out/light headedness if I turned to my right or looked up. It was a sort of click/ping and I felt spaced out for a couple of seconds, enough to make me stop what I was doing. So I went to my GP (well, not my actual named doctor, this is the NHS after all) and I told her about it all. Her diagnosis? Even though I had told her about my history with cervical spine problems... a virus! Go away and rest. Really? No fever, no swollen glands, no sore throat or cold symptoms and she comes up with that! So here I am a fortnight since my appointment, and I’m still having the same sensations.
Anyone else with these problems had the same symptoms?
Then, last week I got up and had this weird sensation of spaced out/light headedness if I turned to my right or looked up. It was a sort of click/ping and I felt spaced out for a couple of seconds, enough to make me stop what I was doing. So I went to my GP (well, not my actual named doctor, this is the NHS after all) and I told her about it all. Her diagnosis? Even though I had told her about my history with cervical spine problems... a virus! Go away and rest. Really? No fever, no swollen glands, no sore throat or cold symptoms and she comes up with that! So here I am a fortnight since my appointment, and I’m still having the same sensations.
Anyone else with these problems had the same symptoms?
Where there isn't it, you can't expect it.
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Hi @YorkshireLass01 if you get that pain in you throat again i would go up the drs , i get a lot of clicking in my neck and head , i just got one of them travel neck pillow for indoors they are good , x
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topshoes said:Hi @YorkshireLass01 if you get that pain in you throat again i would go up the drs , i get a lot of clicking in my neck and head , i just got one of them travel neck pillow for indoors they are good , xWhere there isn't it, you can't expect it.
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Sorry to hear this, @YorkshireLass01.
Arranging to see your own GP sounds like a good thing to do- often it's those who know us best who can give the most helpful advice, even if you do have to wait a little longer for it. If you have any serious concerns about your health in the meantime, you can reach NHS Direct by dialling 111. -
ok @YorkshireLass01 hope it gos soon x
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Pippa_Scope said:Sorry to hear this, @YorkshireLass01.
Arranging to see your own GP sounds like a good thing to do- often it's those who know us best who can give the most helpful advice, even if you do have to wait a little longer for it. If you have any serious concerns about your health in the meantime, you can reach NHS Direct by dialling 111.I just wondered if anyone else with the same problems had ever had the same, that's all.I'm always one who'll wait until I can see my GP, unless the pain is too bad, then get told off for not going early on. But, its getting in to see her in the first place.Where there isn't it, you can't expect it.
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