Going to take control of the situation I find myself in.

[tomc]

And just wanted to thank all who helped lift me out of the depression I was falling into.

I will phone my consultants secretary and ask for an early appointment, I am in a lot of chest and back pain and the ABs are doing nothing and this is going into the fifth week. So I will have it out with him, guns blazing, into the sunset, and hope that this time they will do more than just say it will pass.

Tom.

[Toci]

Sweet dreams and power to your elbow, Tom. xx

[tomc in reply to Toci]

Hi Toci.

I have done a post on the main page for everyone.

Its easier that way.

Tom.

[Steph57]

Tom go and get em lad. Xx

[tomc in reply to Steph57]

Hi Steph57.

I have done a post on the main page for everyone.

Its easier that way.

Tom.

[hufferpuffer]

Stay strong you can slay this monster!

[tomc in reply to hufferpuffer]

Hi hufferpuffer.

I have done a post on the main page for everyone.

Its easier that way.

Tom.

[Relic]

Dashing spirit Thomas old man all guns blazing a Saturday morning matinee. Dander up fighting form dash the bounders ineptitude "abs" or not "abs" twas surely the question were it not.

[tomc in reply to Relic]

Hi Relic.

I have done a post on the main page to everyone.

Its easier that way.

PS..........Guns still blazing.

Tom.

[Hidden]

Very well done Tom, go get em Stay off the tipple to be sure of a steady hand and quick thinking

Tell it like it is, get sputum test done, referral to consultant, ask doc if a course of steroids may help (may have to wait for results of sputum sample though) I went 10 months once just on ABs nothing doing, a course of steroids fixed it for me. When a medicine is not working it makes sense that you need to try a different medicine. but..... psst I am not a medical professional just sorta think for myself regardless

Best wishes for a successful outcome and a feeling better soon Tom

BC

[tomc in reply to Hidden]

Hi Blakey C.

I have been in hospital for two weeks.

Have done a post for everyone, Its easier than replying individually.

Tom.

[tomc]

Hi all.

ha, as usual no emergency appointment available, Consultant`s secretary cant give me an appointment "any time soon" so my rear end is out in the wind...

Not giving up, I will try NHS 24, They are pretty good at assessing the situation and get on the ball quite quick.

I had a really bad night last night shivers shakes coughing up ( goodness knows what) 0nly had a few hours sleep, if even that. so I am off to bed where it`s warm and try and catch up..no totty though just Cavonia expectorant, still it tastes not too bad.

Tom.

[tomc in reply to tomc]

Just an update. I have phoned NHS 24 told them the situation and they phoned the doctor at the clinic.

I have an emergency appointment at 4:15 and they said don't worry about a sputum sample just get to the doctor as quickly as possible.

I really hate kicking up a stink, it`s a shame we have to go to such lengths just to get something sorted.

Ok BC, No drinkie poos for me tonight.

plenty of Covonia though.

Tom.

[helingmic]

Well done Tom. don't worry about kicking up a stink. it's you that is at stake. They exist , after all, because of us. They train to help us, not to go and play golf!!!

[tomc in reply to helingmic]

Hi helingmic.

I have done a post on the main page for everyone.

Its easier to reply to all that way.

Tom.

[PositiveThoughts]

Absolutely, don't take NO for an answer your not feeling well get it sorted, more ofter than not you may need a change of Meds so don't worry it will get better soon I am sure just get ahead of things now... Lads are worse they feel like they are bothering GP's your not they are there to help ..just push a little harder. keep us posted..

[tomc in reply to PositiveThoughts]

Hi Positive Thoughts.

I have done a post on the main page for everyone.

Its easier that way.

You sound like my wife she will agree with you about lads or at least me.

Tom.

[tomc]

Hi Stitch.

I have done a post to everyone on the main page.

Its easier to reply to all that way.

Tom.