Terrific hospital appointment

[Inamoment]

I had an appointment with a rheumatologist at the local hospital today. I wasn't expecting much after the last guy who was not that good. But this lady is brilliant. She gave me a good looking over and then said i haven't had many tests recently so she is arranging a heart ct scan, lung function test, echo, arterial gases and even a visit to the flat feet dept, who knew they had one. My ankles are always sore and apparently flat, or shallow feet as i prefer can make that worse. She also said she would squeeze me in to see, i think dr denton. He comes down to chichester once a year now and the doctor said he is the top pah person in the country. I very much like hungarian rheumatologists now. Very positive appointment

[ilovedancing]

You are lucky to be seeing prof, Denton. I was referred to the royal free when I was first diagnosed. It is quite a trek down to London to see him from Yorkshire, but worth it. Pleased you are getting all the right tests.

[AnnieMc]

So pleased you have had a positive experience and getting the treatment you deserve, hopefully the results of the tests will be positive as well. It would be great to see Dr.Denton, a wonderful person (as are all his team) who is an expert in this disease. Wishing you well

[Inamoment in reply to AnnieMc]

That's a big plus. Dr Price used to come down from the brompton twice a year but stopped when my consultant left. It was all a bit of a disaster for a year but is back on track now

[Pennypetra]

Glad you have had some positive action taken. I have seen Prof Denton for about 15 years now as he comes to Eastbourne and he is the best. Good luck x

[Irene55]

Professor Denton is the best. Make sure you write all your symptoms down and take them with you. You have a good rheumatologist now if she has sent you to see him.

That is my opinion anyway.

[Inamoment in reply to Irene55]

She is lovely, very positive and proactive

[cagol]

Lucky you for seeing someone who really helped and has referred you on to the best specialist! That's such great news. I can't even get past my GP...

Meanwhile, on the assumption that you'll take a while to get an appointment about your flat feet, I'd highly recommend Superfeet orthotics. I have flat feet with painful ankles, which then caused painful knees and hips as my arches collapsed completely, as I'm hypermobile. I took myself off to the local chiropractor and she gave me Superfeet orthotics (£30 a pair which last a year or so) in the hope that it would work, otherwise you end up spending £400+ on custom-made ones. My local Snow and Rock/Runners Needs/Cotswold Outdoors shop sells them and will assess you to make sure you get the right ones. You may end up needing custom-made orthotics anyway, but if you have a wait a few months to see someone, this would be a good option to tide you over and I can't believe how much difference they made to me.

Good luck!

[Inamoment in reply to cagol]

I will certainly bear that in mind. I had no idea that flat feet could make your ankles hurt before this doctor mentioned it. It is annoying having sore ankles so i should do something about it. I don't think my shoes are very good either