Update

[Content1]

Hi, saw GP yesterday, bloods confirmed what he expected. He was so helpful and spent half an hour talking about PMR, tapering, adrenals etc. He really cared. I see him again in a month, with blood tests before. He's also writing to rheumy to update him. Pain under control, vertigo not good and sleep not really happening. Thank you all for your advice and encouragement. Mentioned this site to GP which he immediately looked up and was suitably impressed!

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Good to hear - a sensible GP and nice to hear he liked the forum -hopefully he will pass that on to other patients and his colleagues.

[Content1 in reply to DorsetLady]

Yes I hope so. He talked a lot about what he regards as the danger zone, getting below 10mg and adrenals not kicking in. Said it was vital to get this right.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Content1]

Sounds like he knows what he’s talking about….hang on to him.. 😊

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Well HE is a keeper!! Knows his stuff which really does make a change!

[Content1 in reply to PMRpro]

It certainly does and he really seemed to care, about me and not just my symptoms. At the moment he's booking my next appointment with him directly for continuity, which is something I've not seen done there for many years. Long may it continue. Not having a good day today, head not good so I'm taking it very easy.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Content1]

Hallelujah! Tell him this forum approves and we love him!

[piglette]

My gosh, I did not know that GPs like that actually existed!!

[Content1 in reply to piglette]

Funny thing is, he's never struck me as an approachable person and not a doctor I have seen much. I think that may change in the future! He was complaining about NHS and the length of time it gets for a biopsy for GCA.

[SheffieldJane]

Definitely a keeper! Lucky you.

[borednow]

Where do you live - I'm on my way!!! A wonderful GP and very rare.

[Content1 in reply to borednow]

I live in Shropshire, UK.

[Louisa1840]

Oh, if only all GP's were like him!!

[Gimme]

I am happy to hear that you have found a doctor who is clued up and supportive. It makes all the difference to know that you are being well cared for.