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Posted: 30 April 2008 at 8:46pm | IP Logged

Well I'm 24 this year and have a possible arthritis diagnoses already.

I shouldnt be shocked but its different thinking it will happen to hearing it from a doctor.

I went to see the consultant about my wrist today after seeing a physio and having an x ray I was asked to see the consultant. Of course it wasnt him, it was him SHO (or similar) and he was useless.

However after much faffing about he looked at my x rays and told me what i could already see after staring at them for 10 mins. There was wear on the scafoid and thumbb joints which just shouldnt be visable in someone my age with my history.

Basically my joints are going already and he sent me for blood tests to check for signs of arthritis in the joints. I am also going for MRI to see if there is ligament issues after explaining my history with my hips.

I was furious he hadnt read my notes and knew none of my history as it made the conversation very difficult. I just hope the results show something when I go back.

My wrist is now throbbing from being poked but it aches all the time any way and it is so weak I just cant do anything or open anything at all.

So which bit of my body will fall apart next - place your bets now.

Posted: 01 May 2008 at 8:04am | IP Logged

Awwwww Madz hun you know my feeling on this as i played mum's taxi for you! I so would love to be in there next time as his bedside manner and technique seems to leave a whole lot to be desired!

I hope that you soon get answers back and that you appointment comes though quickly..... might be worth calling them though and letting the department know when your on your hols as i had a mri at the hosptial your at and was given 4 days notice by writing!

Big hugs hun and (es) to try and help your wrist recover from being tugged and pulled in every direction possible!

Posted: 01 May 2008 at 7:20pm | IP Logged

    Just wanted to send you huge hugs and so sorry to hear about the way you were treated. xxxxxx