Things are never simple

OH went to GP as he has been having pains in his knees & also now his Shins(he has had Arthroscopys in past) GP gave him anti inflammatries tablets & referred him for Xray/Scan.

Letter came to with various contacts to ring for an appointment, so rang nearest, they had not received letter from GP to confirm this & they would ring back.

Call received 5 days later, no available appoinment in area, so have to go to Ashford, fine.................just a point at no time did this person ask me for any relevant info to confirm I was who I said I was...........made appointment & was told would receive letter confirming.

Received Letter, having read this letter this is only for a pre assesment appointment for Xray/scan, so do they not take the word of GP anymore? Another appointment would be made if they think he needs a scan/Xray!
Also included was a form for OH to complete before appointment to clarify the degree of Pain he is in at various active/inactive times - there are 26 questions for each leg! Well at that point I had to laugh, my OH is away at Sea at mo & I have not told him all of this, but no doubt he wont be a happy bunny.

But I guess in the long run something is being done

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Don't want to belittle your hubby's pain and suffering Sweep but he should have got his sea legs by now.

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Very good! Made me chuckle

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Hope he gets well soon Sweep!

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My sympathy to your OH, Sweep ..... my hubby also suffers from knee pain. He has been told he can have a replacement knee joint when the pain becomes unbearable

Nothing is straightforward with hospitals is it?

I hope your OH receives the treatment he needs very soon...

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Ho hum
After all that - I do hope he can be helped

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How annoying! Hope it gets sorted and that he can get the tests/treatment he needs.

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Don't know if it's true but I heard that knee replacement surgery is not an option until you're 65, it's something to do with the cartilage tissues.

I was correct, just found out a friend of mine used to play football when he was a lad and his knees are all shot, he'll have to wait another 3 years 'till he's 65 to get the op.

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Not good is it Hope he gets sorted soon

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Well just thought I would update - The appointment was on time! OH in with Consultant for 5 mins, he was asked if he would prefer to have the Op or to have a scan first!!! OH said Scan first, which just seems obvious...............so we await that appointment.