Rheumatology waiting time.
Posted Wed 25 Sep 2024 11.43 by bogus.bowers@googlemail.com
Hi I’m a 65 year old male and was referred to the rheumatologist at the start of January with what the dr thinks is psoriatic arthritis since that date my joints have worsened 10 fold all the joints in my hands wrists feet and ankles and neck are gone. I struggle to get going for two hours in the morning after which things ease a bit and I can do low impact exercise which is very beneficial.
Is it normal to wait this amount of time to see a rheumatologist or do I just have to suck it up and wait my turn. I’ve been told I can go private to speed things up but unfortunately that is not an option for me. I’ve been contacted 3 times by the hospital to ask if I still want the appointment which I find rather worrying.
Posted Wed 25 Sep 2024 18.29 by Billy bass
Sorry to say but waiting list are at there worse for rheumatology ive had my appointments cancelled then moved onto phone call apps,then taken off list without me knowing,i found out off my gp at a recent check up,after a complaint by my gp im now back on the list but where,like you im 65 with the same conditions,im also with a nurologist which treat nerve,pain,back spine ect,thayve opened the doors for me to get better treatment than rhumatology can give,worth a try seeing your gp about this !
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