I love my rheumy team and my GP

[bubblyalex]

I am so lucky to have these people to help me. They are so proactive and lovely. I had a call at 8am from the rheumy nurse and she’s already tried to speak to my GP (who sadly is not in today) however my surgery (another doc) is ready to receive from the rheumy nurse what’s to happen and has seen my email.

The plan... move to injections hopefully for tuesday’s MXT dose. If that can’t be done using District nurse perhaps to administer in time for Tuesday I take 25mg MXT tablet dose for my next dose. I’d rather go straight to injections I think especially as that is what my Rheumatologist was suggesting a month ago.

Over the last year I have so learnt not to be afraid to ask. They can say no that’s not possible but asking and being proactive is so important.

Crossed fingers. 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

Please don’t sit in agony suffering ... being in a flare up after all is a covid risk in itself. Please call your teams and tell them you need help and if what they have suggested isn’t helping call or message them again. Hugs to everyone ❤️

[Lolabridge]

That’s really good news. I’m so pleased you’re getting excellent care from all involved and hope it will make a difference for you very soon.

[bubblyalex in reply to Lolabridge]

🤞🏻 I hope so. Boy do I hope so. Going for a second opinion was the best ever decision. I researched hospitals all around me and chose this one and this team and my GP was happy to refer me. Poor man must be so fed up seeing me. 🙃

[Monkeysmum]

Yay, keeping fingers crossed this end! 🤞

[bubblyalex in reply to Monkeysmum]

Thank you. Mine are super crossed too. 🙂

[allanah]

Well done you !!

[bubblyalex in reply to allanah]

I am seriously lucky and grateful. How is your brother? And you?

[allanah in reply to bubblyalex]

Hes ok back in glasgow , I'm in lakes resting up , flare a bit sore but manageable

[bubblyalex in reply to allanah]

That must a beautiful place to be. I hope the flare abates fast and glad your brother is ok. What a time it has been for you too.

[Kags1068]

Hi Alex

I hope you are feeling a little better than you were a few days ago? You are certainly sounding brighter!

A good medical team behind you really is invaluable isn't it? Makes you feel so much safer. I'm so glad you have this.

Good luck getting those injections sorted, and hope things continue to improve!🤞😊

[bubblyalex in reply to Kags1068]

Hi 🙂 it does make you feel so much better when there is a plan doesn’t it, it really does help.

I can get to my kitchen and my bathroom on crutches and make myself breakfast and lunch now which is great. A long way off where I was before it took another turn on Sunday but I will get there and beyond towards ok.

I Will get better by hook or by crook 😉🙃

[Kags1068 in reply to bubblyalex]

Yes, I believe you will! As you just said you are already a long way from where you were Sunday, which is brilliant news.

I totally agree about having a plan in place too. It gives you something to work towards rather than just flailing around - it makes a big difference!😊

Onwards and upwards for you now ......!😊😊

[Pippy25]

Lovely news x

[bubblyalex in reply to Pippy25]

😊

[Dspooky01]

Onwards and upwards, good to see your positivity. Things will improve. MTX 25 mg Injections are working for me so fingers crossed for you. xxx

[bubblyalex in reply to Dspooky01]

Yes please to that! 😁

[springcross]

Hi ba, that's brilliant news, I'm so pleased for you. Good teams are worth their weight in gold and create confidence. Hope you continue to improve day by day. Take care. xx

[bubblyalex in reply to springcross]

Thank you. They really are aren’t they. And if you can believe it the metoject pens are now already prescribed and waiting at the chemists to be delivered to me and the District nurse referral has been done. So if all the stars are aligned ... it starts on Tuesday. I am so grateful to them. I hope your day is going ok. 😁

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Great news 👍

[Gnarli]

So pleased for you 🤞

[Wobbies]

So pleased for you bubblyalex. I have a fab rheumy team too and it is is so reassuring, isn't it, knowing that you can get help.

[bubblyalex in reply to Wobbies]

Absolutely. I do follow it all up but they are just so brilliant and kind. I reckon I’ll be able to get to my patio sofa today.

The extra pred has been the thing and I am really hoping the new med delivery system and increased dose will do the trick and stop me having to be taken into hospital. 🤞🏻

[Summerrain14]

This is so lovely to read. I am so pleased you have such a good rheumy team and GP. I count my blessings with my rheumy team and GP surgery too. 🤗☺️