over the past 4 years i have became more and more accident prone, I have had many falls over the past few years. I was only diagnosed with fibro a few months ago, I asked my doctor if he could put me in touch with the OTT, as I needed more rails put up. He said I don't need them, well guess what had a massive fall yesterday and was advised to see my GP for help. Huh!
can I go straight to the Occupational Therapist Team or does my doctor have to refer me, as I fear the next fall could kill me.
Hi there really sorry to hear of your recent fall, I would ring your surgery and say you have had another fall very quickly since seeing your doctor you have been advised to see him , as he knows your medical history say I would like a call back ASAP to get the referral process started. If there is a quicker way I hope any members can give advice , in the mean time take care
ty yasmintina, I have just called doctors, I should be hearing from a doctor this afternoon, i'm just now trying to get a wheelchair to use for the next 6-8 weeks,
So glad they have responded I felt your doctor was not helpful and you had another fall so quickly , hope you get some help with wheelchair and not too long too wait x
Hello there luv hope you feel alright after your fall I bet it was very nasty I got to the point where I was losing my footage on the stairs slipped a few times got a rail up up since my fibro got worst I had to hv a chair lift put in the cheapest ones I cd get were from ableworld I no they are abit pricey but I needed one duc it's bn a god send had it for about three years now I didn't get any help from my docs at all please be careful duc keep on to them luv glor xx
Your doctor can refer you to your Physio Falls Group, it's usually held in the Physio Gym. push for this, as I used to have some really crashing falls and the falls group and the OT really helped me.
Things have really move on for me guys TY. On the 24th of this month I am having some injections in my back to help with the spine and arthritis, then hopefully I will be in a better position to start swimming. Thanks guys just being able to talk to someone has made me feel better.
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