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[Janann25]

For those of you who followed my posts about my possible - but thankfully, not - GCA diagnosis, I thought I’d let you know that I received a text this morning with details of my “urgent next week” appointment. It’s 39th MAY. For once in my life, I’m lost for words!!

Just been pointed out - should read 30th. Put it down to dodgy typing🤣

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

❓..but is it 2022?Sorry, no joke really...

[Janann25 in reply to DorsetLady]

You gotta laugh 🤣🤣

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Janann25]

Yes you have...

[Bcol]

What can you say, you either have to laugh or cry!! it's not even May next week.

[SnazzyD]

Flip a coin? 😬. Not great is it?

[Kendrew]

Oh my goodness me!! Well that really takes the biscuit!!.....are they observing some ancient calendar one wonders! Very mysterious.... and frustrating!

[PMRpro Ambassador]

39th MAY???? What planet are they on!

[Constance13 in reply to PMRpro]

😂😂😂 “Our” planet atm I fear!

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Constance13]

True!!!!!

[Janann25]

SORRY , that was me! My only excuse is my brain’s aching🙄

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Janann25]

Not surprised!!!

[Constance13 in reply to Janann25]

We guessed that Janann! We just felt like a bit of a giggle.😂🌞

[Janann25 in reply to Constance13]

And I left myself wide open for it didn’t I 🤣🤣

[Constance13 in reply to Janann25]

😂😂 💐

[ChrisinNam]

You might have to wait until 39th May (!! Sorry !!), but at least you don't have to have £100s in your purse/pocket when you go there. NHS is not perfect, but it's much better than other countries.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to ChrisinNam]

SOME other countries. It isn't the only "free at point of care" system and even in coutnries like here you can get exemption from copays on the grounds of illness or income, GP and in-patient care is free anyway. Unfortunately - PMR doesn't get a code, though GCA does.

[artfingers in reply to ChrisinNam]

Well, I'm not sure....I kind of like the fact that I can set an appointment myself with whatever doctor I want and if I need a new one, just go off and find one who accepts my insurance. Usually can get an appointment quickly (though not always)... I don't like having to meet a yearly deductible of $600 but I usually meet it rather quickly and then it's only a 20 percent copay. Pluses and minuses with different health care systems. I do NOT like that many medicines are not covered under my retirement insurance, ugh. We manage.