Just back in uk

[mestala]

I have just come back from living abroad.I had a pulmanory embolism whilst abroad.The treatment was 1st class and they saved my life.Whilst it took me a long time to recover,I've been on sintrom,equvlt to wafarin.

I've not had an inr test since mid November and I am trying to get one done here in Derbyshire...and finding it very difficult.

I did come over to the uk regular after my illness and just went to a walk in centre.Now I find that all this has changed,for the worse.

Over there when I wanted a test,I just walked into the hospital[private],had the test done and results were done in 15\20mins...cost £1.20....

I'm willing to buy a coagu machine here to save all the hassle but can I get the strips on prescription..

I am over 60

Thanks

Steven

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The first thing to do is to register with a GP practice, if you haven't already done so. Then make an appointment to see a GP, and discuss this all with him or her. They will be able to refer you to a consultant, if that is appropriate, or arrange for your further treatment locally.

[mestala]

Yes,I know the cost,I would be willing to buy the m\c if I could get the strips on prescription,that wouldn't be a great cost to the nhs...I also couldn't believe when I did enquire about a inr test that the said there is a place I can go,next mon\tues,but they do the old fashioned way from the vein,and do not test with a coagu m\c..

I've just come from an eastern block country and I could walk into the heart hospital without an appointment,get my blood taken and get the result 20minutes later...all for £1.20

[mestala]

Can you explain what you mean..''The cost works out at similar to clinic testing at around £12 per month''..what works out similar?.

I was having a test once every 4\5 weeks,95% of the time I was in the 2-3 band...only occasionally was I above or below the limit,and that was because I had changed my diet when it came from winter to summer,and visa versa.