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Sorry to have taken so long to get back to you Santosha (unavoidable stuff). You've certainly been through the mill. Having covid has had a devastating affect on lots of those who've survived it, which just shows what a big fat lie all the "just a cold" propaganda was. It really annoys me so many medical practitioners don't take it seriously anymore, when you go down the docs, no-one wears a mask, and the waiting room inevitably has patients with hacking hollow coughs etc, there's loads of it about even now, and flu, and norovirus etc etc.

Your docs sound pretty rubbish Santosha. Is the consultant you're going to see another local? If this appointment yet again comes to nothing, I'd ask to be referred to one of the big hospitals with real specialists who know what they're doing. You sound as though your GPs are treating you rather like mine, they try to insist you go local for specialist services (to save money), they give you 10 mins of rushed time if you're lucky, and you come away with the strong feeling you're being fobbed off. It's really not good enough. I've a med background (worked in cancer research), so if you'd find it difficult looking for a specialist center with some real help, eg wouldn't know who you'd ask to see, let me know + I'll try + help. I've found with these GPs, you have to tell them what to do with you, or they just leave you to get on with it.

The good thing is the start of April isn't long to wait, it's hard being kept hanging on like this. I'd definitely wear a mask, even if it makes you feel daft. You don't want to pick anything up that could exasperate your lung condition. I do hope they get the blood pressure down soon, you'll feel more relaxed when they do. Keep away from caffeine etc until you have (I know, I find it addictive…)

Let me know how it goes + I'm here if you need any help xx

Late reply Jessie but I'm really not sure about that head exploding thing - sounds so drastic…

Just heard Labour are going to make an announcement on the welfare cuts this week in Parliament, Weds I think, so everyone keep your ears open. Sounds to me like one of the main things they're thinking of is getting a lot of young people back into education + training, though McGovan (the DWP minister) did say it would need to be done compassionately with mental health support (if it was needed).

I'm sure there'll be other things too, like PIP, WCA, etc etc. Looks like not long to wait at any rate…

Late reply as not been too brilliant of late, but just to say so sorry for all you've had to go through Santosha, I do hope the Manchester team are more knowledgeable, I must say they sound as though you have a good chance there. And hopefully by the time you read this your roof is well and truly finished! Don't give up Santosha, you're still alive and things will maybe improve before too long. I/we're all here when you need us, let us know how Manchester goes <hugs> xx

Thanx Santosha : ))))

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