I was quite anxious about my visit to the GP this morning as I was a bit in defiance of my very sensible Rheumy, and was seeking his collusion. He has been on holiday for the past two weeks.
He knew about my flare ie; bursitis,'housemaid's knee' and carpel tunnel recurrence, from before his hol, so I just needed to update him - steroid injection into knee, (look no stick) and surgery on hand set for dawn on Monday next.
Now for the tricky bit, ... I am not taking 4mg as Rheumy said, but after having the infamatory damage to my nerves assessed (damage severe) I had upped the dose to 7mg so that I could function comfortably. I now wanted his OK to upping the dose a fraction more if I need to after the op. I told him I had sought advice from very sensible English speaking co sufferers, who like me simply want to live a reasonably comfortable life, without damaging ourselves until the Gorrilla moves out.
It went very well and he gave me the prescription I had asked for.
On the way out he stunned me. How about I prescribe for you up to 3 weeks of thermal treatments at a spa of your choice, Take the booklet, have a browse and let me know what you would like.
Ooooh Aaagh, VIVE LA FRANCE.
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I just love it here and cannot imagine ever going back.
I really do not feel smug. The fiasco with Brexit as seen from here is deeply embarrassing, and I can't understand why anyone should be afraid of being part of the wider European Family.
Sorry, I have digressed, the treatment I receive here is exactly the same for everyone and, yes you can pay for extras, but they are extras, not pushing someone else to the back of the queue. I telephoned for an appointment with the specialist hand surgeon on 8th January, I saw the nerve specialist on 25th, the surgeon herself on the 2nd Feb, the anaesthetist on the 9th and am for theatre on the 19th, Monday next. To be admitted at 7am and collected by my daughter at 10 30am. I will be one of at least 50 patients with a wide variety of problems dealt with that morning. The operating room will hold at least 6 patients at a time, each with their own surgeon and anaesthetist, (must count them this time). It will be my young lady surgeon who does my wrist, she did the other 2years ago.
At each stage I pay so am fully aware of the cost of my care, but I am reimbursed within 5 days. Using my Mutual card ensures that health is covered even if I am short of funds.
I loved the NHS too, I worked in it for long enough, but Britain could learn a lot from Europe.
So yes, my GP feels I would benefit from a Thermal Cure, who am I to argue.
Oooh - can I come too! Though a German friend was sent to a rehab clinic and went home worse than she left! The place was orientated on RA not PMR so they insisted on exercise classes and the cryotherapy box which is meant to help joints - and PMR and cold don't mix really! They hadn't a clue about PMR it was obvious...
You would be very welcome, looking at the blurb there is no mention of PMR, so like your friend I might be in dire need of an ally. I can choose the orientation of the 'cure', my asthma or my PMR or both. You sort of 'major' in one and have the other as an extra. I think I need to find a place that does understand PMR before I commit.
Here I thought that my Rheumy gave me the best Valentine's present. It was great, but I like yours way better!!!! Have fun deciding where you want to go.
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something to make you smile I hope
All in my mind, apparently!!!
Just so you can all be jealous...UPDATE...THUNDERSNOW!!!!
Makes you wonder!!
Has 3 years on Prednisolone caused all these problems? 
