Hole in shoulder bone

[Damitacrystal]

Hi I had my 1st appointment in August with the rheumatologist

He sent me for some blood tests & a X-ray on my left shoulder

I had a scan done by my GP which showed hole in bone so she did refer me but as yet I still haven’t heard anything from the rheumatologist I am in so much pain which keeps me a wake at night I have tried Tramadol But it doesn’t help the pain has anybody else had to wait this long for there 2nd appointment I did call them today and they are waiting to see someone else regarding the X-ray but not sure who.

[oldtimer]

Ask your GP for help with the pain and go on asking for answers from the rheumy team.

Remember that they may be busy with other people also in pain and to be polite but persistent.

[Ruth12345 in reply to oldtimer]

I agree. Keep on the case Damitacrystal so you get seen sooner

[Gigi71]

I was in Dunelm Mill today and they do a hot water bottle shaped like a sort of horse shoe with a fleece cover, I wonder if this would help with the pain for you till you are seen. All the best hope it's soon, as no fun waiting. X

[dippyd09]

Hello, sadly the wheels of the NHS work fairly slowly. I would agree with the other post in that contact your doctor for pain relief. I would call the secretary of the doctor you are waiting to see. I know it is no consolation but they are overrun at the moment, I don’t think they have the number of staff needed for the amount of patients. I have found you have to be patient, persistent and above all polite. I hope you get some relief very soon.

[sjhewitt42]

Hi I hope they sort you out quickly but in the meantime I have an electric blanket type of cape that plugs in and gives my shoulders/neck and back relief when it’s on them. Got it from Lidl but they do them on Amazon for around £30. I fall asleep with mine in most nights. Sarah xx