I have been in pain with my right knee for a little while. Today woke with extremely painful knee cant walk upstairs without help.
Called this morning at 8:30 just received a call and have passed it on to a nurse who will be in touch in a couple of days.
Why not ring GP it might be something else ?
All appointments were gone by the time i got through to someone.
Im going to call 111 thats what the answer message advised but tried rheumatology first.
It's a 7 day turn around for rheumatology call backs in Edinburgh. I know that does not help you, but not unusual...Maybe your GP can help in the meantime ?
Di you have a walk in urgent care centre locally? They may be able to help - as Medway- Lady says , it might be something else ?
Call your GP for a steroid course. You cant live like this. It's what i did and after several robust discussions, they gave me a months course of steroids and currently I'm exhibiting at a show and going on a cruise on Saturday.
This time last week I couldn't walk half a dozen steps, move in bed. Nothing. My knee kept locking or giving way. It was horrible.
Speak to your GP and if necessary, beg 🤣❣❣
The problem with GPs these days is you can never a face to face appointment.
Doesn't need to be face to face. Mine were all over the phone and by email
I called my GP the next day couldn’t get through and answer message said the days appointment were gone and cut me off. This was 8:10 they open at 8. So i called 111 and was given a telephone appointment at my GP. Got oral steroids which have made an improvement but not 100%. Still waiting for rheumatology to call back as GP said they need to review medication. Its 9 days since i was told a nurse will call back in a couple of days.
Just as well i had the sense to call 111 for a good response otherwise I would still be waiting in a lot of pain and unable to mobilise.
I'm pleased you're feeling a little better. I'm on a cruise now. Wasn't sure I'd make it, but so pleased I have 🛳🛳🍸🥂
Can you send your GP or Rheumy team photos of your knee by email with a covering message? When I did this with my problem hands I got a quick response and was prescribed steroids immediately!
I tried callung GP this morning no appointments left at 08:10 and call was ended. Surgery opens at 8 so called 111 and surgery calling me sometime this morning.
I hope rheumy manage to sort you but as others have said if they don’t get in touch soon see a GP or walk in urgent care service. I’ve rang my rheumy dept too this am who passed me to radiology (because no treatment for me until I have an ultrasound scan). I’ve been informed waiting list is 4-5 months so I’ve left a message with consultant secretary saying I’ve already been unmedicated for two months am I supposed to wait another 4 ? Hope you have a good outcome.
Hi is your knee swollen?If it is try using ice pack.My knees swell a lot I use pack of frozen peas wrapped in a tea towel.I ice for twenty mins couple times a day.It helps with pain and sometimes swelling.Hope you get some help soon.
My knee is slightly swollen so have tried ice packs but doesn’t ease the pain. I have oral steroids from the GP yesterday which has helped with the co codamol.
Call from rheumatology
Update from today’s rheumatology appointment 
Very little help from my rheumatology team. 
GP telling me to stand my ground with Rheumatology department 
Update & response from Boots I've just received 
