Medical Appointment

Have got an appointment tomorrow at Guys to see Dr Aslam she is Professor Davies Registrar. I have seen her once before in March and like others who go to the support group at Guys my main complaint is the length of time between one appointment and another.

Here are my notes I am taking to regarding the things I want to discuss with her but it is rather lengthy so hope will be able to say it all. I always make notes before I go for any appointment in case I get an attack of fibro fog and can't speak.

Am giving ansers as given as well as have now seen doc but not docotr Aslam a new registrar Sarah Medley
Q. Clonazepan Last saw you in March and was given clonazepan quarter then half, unable to tolerate half went back to quarter but didn't do much so stopped it. Then am left till now before I see you again

A Could ask my doctor to write to say this and they could suggest something else.

Q Pain Clinic am not willing to go to this at St Thomas's have been to many courses and can't see what I would achieve having had bad experience with Dr Duncan,
A Dr Medley had no knowledge of this complaint iof mine but agreed it would bot be suitable for me.
Q fibro pain clinic Is there going ot be a dedicated fibro pain course? none planned at present but planting a seed.

Q plantar fasciitus and TMJ Have had plantar fasciitus since April, had physio and acupuncture which had bad reaction to leading to TMJ pain. Not sleeping, pain not controlled and fatigued. Taking paracetemol, acupan, st johns wort, valerian. What else can you offer?
A Have tried most things available try going back to cymbalta to see if it helps with sleep.

Q vitamin D can I try vitamin D for pain relief or B12?
A have to have blood test and then it can be given if deficient. Given blood test at hospital wait 3 weeks for result.

Q NHS and Private as it is so long between appointments can you go to Prof Davies private clinic as well in between appointments (am hoping Benenden will pay for this)?
A Yes you can do whatever you like to help alleviate your symptoms.

Q DLA have received DLA but only for two years although was given it for three before. Is it possible to get a letter in support of claim to see if can get it for longer without having to refill form?
A Yes will send you a letter to whom it may concern. Have recieved this letter aand will forward it to #DLA to see if can get it extended or no.