Very happy jagged person

[cathie]

Just want to say something positive about the NHS here in Scotland. Last week I wrote to the rheumatologist to try to expedite my covid jag to work with my rituximab infusion. He left a message for me to get blood tests. I reported they'd been done. He phoned me the same day to confirm that infusions have been booked for me at the end of November and that he'd push for my third covid jag. The same evening the vaccine people phoned and offered me an appointment this (Saturday) morning for the jag. All done, arm a bit stiff but fine. I was delighted with this development and now will be able to have infusion before the end of the year.

[Lolabridge]

That's such good news Cathie. x

[cathie in reply to Lolabridge]

The vaccine call came through as I was watching the news telling me that the NHS was in dire straits. This was exemplary and I tend to think that we should share positive experiences wherever possible - not to lose confidence in treatment where we can.

[springcross]

That's great news cathie, I'm really pleased for you. x

[Jora]

That all sounds good, Cathie. I haven’t been on the forum for ages, mainly because I now have a serious kidney disease . My kidneys are leaking protein. Muscles are largely protein, so I’m very weak. Still, I’m alive😀I hope you enjoying your bothy. Jo. x

[cathie in reply to Jora]

I hope they can look after you and help your kidneys. We had to stay away from our house in the Highlands during lockdown but have been back for three ten day visits since June. I'm now planning a very discreet number of visits to exhibitions during the winter. Just missed what looked like an intriguing Karla Black one at the new - very accessible - Fruitmarket gallery. I hope you can get some help on the kidneys - do you have to consume extra protein to help? XX

[Kags1068]

Excellent news. Hope it all goes well x

[Oshgosh]

Well done

[Neonkittie17]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 So good when it all works.

[sunnyweek]

That's so good to hear. My next infusion is early December so like you am hoping to get 3rd jab. I've received a letter now so just need to find a Centre as my GP isn't getting involved with thirds.

Do you mind me asking how long between infusions?

[cathie in reply to sunnyweek]

I have the two sets of rituximab infusions every 6 months. The second is two weeks after the first - hope that makes sense. I’m in Scotland

[sunnyweek in reply to cathie]

Thank you yes it makes sense. Hope your infusions go well. I'm hoping the jabs work well for us on retux.

[cathie in reply to sunnyweek]

They work but no 100% - I’ve been keeping my distance from other people- don’t mind - but I have a very supportive partner who is as antisocial as me!

[sunnyweek in reply to cathie]

Ha ha yes that helps! I'm still being careful but champing at the bit now for more engagement. Hope you have no side effects from the jab.

[cathie in reply to sunnyweek]

Just a slightly sore arm to reassure me that there was something in that jag!

[Mmrr]

Brilliant Cathie, my experience of the NHS in Scotland has been excellent throughout the pandemic, better than non pandemic times.

[cathie in reply to Mmrr]

Good, mine too. There’s a lot of very caring people here

[hatshepsut]

So pleased for you Cathie. We have a lot to be thankful for here in Scotland

[cathie in reply to hatshepsut]

I never miss an opportunity to tell people working in nhs how much I appreciate them. And the lovely people from Volunteer Edinburgh who were seeing everyone through a complicated system.

[Sheila_G]

Well done. Very pleased for you.