Long walk.

[JacquiThomas999]

I had my appointment with my wonderful Rheummy consultant today.

I missed the bus that I was hoping for and got the next, packed with kids and it doesn't go to the hospital as it takes the kids to school. I got off the bus about 500 yards from the hospital and walked. Took 30 minutes.

I like my hospital, outpatients 1 is right by the main door. Had my appointment: back on MTX (but down to 6 tablets) and Hydroxychloroquine with 15mg of steroids for one week going down to 7.5 going forward. He didn't mention the scan so assume okay.

As I had another appointment with another consultant (did I mention that I have trochanteric bursitis) at 2 said I was going to take it to hospital pharmacy. Lovely Rheummy put it on a hospital prescription.

Now I hate my hospital, pharmacy is in the middle of the hospital towards the back, so of I plod.

Got drugs, started the steroids and headed 2 1/2 hours early for next appointment. Fracture clinic towards front (I had a good book). I waited. Clinic opened and off I had to toddle to X-ray (love the hospital again, it is opposite the fracture clinic). X-rayed and back to clinic. Saw consultant who has referred me for MRI of my hips. And to follow up when obtained. Gave me for to take over.

Now I hate this hospital MRI reception is next to pharmacy.

Eventually all done, and came home by bus. It was a long walk back up the hill to my house.

I am shattered... but on the plus side got a call for MRI for Sunday. Hubby driving me and it is right at the back of the hospital with it's own car park.

I don't plan to do any walking tomorrow.

Hugs to all.

Jacqui

[Mhairi54]

Oh dear, bet you're shattered tonight! Hope you don't pay for it tomorrow. Take it easy.

[sylvi]

The planners never plan for people who have illnesses and diseases do they darling. Rest up today darling and i am glad hubby is able to take you for your scan.xxxxx

[JacquiThomas999 in reply to sylvi]

Change of plan. Hubby is Ill. He is never sick, came home yesterday shivering. Has slept all day. So I have to go alone.

[AgedCrone]

I'm exhausted just reading about your day!!!

I'm probably now going to say something everybody knows.......but in most areas there is a service to get a lift to hospital run by volunteers. You have to pay a small charge, but when I'm too creaky to drive I use it just to get to the hospital & use public transport home.

I find it means I'm not t exhausted when I arrive (on time) & then when I have to wander all over the hospital I'm not already tired.

[oldtimer]

People who don't have difficulty walking don't realise how difficult everything is for those of who do.

[Hidden]

Hi Jacqi - I know this is serious, but to be honest I loved the "I love my hospital" / "I hate my hospital" viewpoint. I've been there too, even just to go into the grocery store.. I hope you are taking it totally easy today...

[JacquiThomas999 in reply to Hidden]

I am sitting watching Judge Judy on tv, in the recliner chair.

[Hidden in reply to JacquiThomas999]

Awesome - She rocks, yes??? Snarky and smart - may favorite kind of judge..

[Lorin]

Good heavens. I am exhausted just from reading.... best of luck to you.