V stressful time , how to cope.

[3disneykids]

Originally Posted by Snowball24

Thanks all. With tumeric how much do you take and how ? We have it b
In the cupboard and use it in cooking sometimes?

He's had physio, injection, x ray and had to hassle for all those. Begged last WK for a specialist so got it finally. Initial gp messed up and didn't realise it was caused by trauma hence were not eligible for referral.
So thinking operation will be needed , see what happens x

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I think it has to be taken in tablet form to gain a good enough 'strength'

[Snowball24]

Hi referral hasn't been 18 months only got the referral last Monday for mid Jan. He's tried everything else in the meantime !

[sam_b]

Originally Posted by Snowball24

Hi referral hasn't been 18 months only got the referral last Monday for mid Jan. He's tried everything else in the meantime !

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If money isn’t too much of an issue, I’m sure he could be seen within a week via Spire/Bupa - But I guess another 6 weeks won’t make a huge difference after this long. I hope he gets resolution in January. Good luck.

[megaflyer]

Originally Posted by Snowball24

Hi referral hasn't been 18 months only got the referral last Monday for mid Jan. He's tried everything else in the meantime !

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You said he has tried every thing but does that include a private referral ?

As he is loosing money by not working I would see this as a spend to save measure. Mid Jan is a long way off and nothing to say this appointment won’t get deferred due to weather/ill ness etc at that time of year. He could be seen next week then revert to NHS going forward Just a thought ...

[sprocket]

You take a tablet form. Check Amazon or Holland Barrett.
There are many many brands and types. We just use Solgar Turmeric Root Extract as its a brand we know.

Originally Posted by Snowball24

Thanks all. With tumeric how much do you take and how ? We have it b
In the cupboard and use it in cooking sometimes?

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[tspill]

Re the elbow, I would be going to a physio asap.

[Snowball24]

Originally Posted by megaflyer

You said he has tried every thing but does that include a private referral ?

As he is loosing money by not working I would see this as a spend to save measure. Mid Jan is a long way off and nothing to say this appointment won’t get deferred due to weather/ill ness etc at that time of year. He could be seen next week then revert to NHS going forward Just a thought ...

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Ok.how do we do that ? Had a quick look at Bupa nearest one is an hour away and some appointments in 2 wks , £233. If he needs an operation can we still go through NHs though

[Snowball24]

Originally Posted by tspill

Re the elbow, I would be going to a physio asap.

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Tried that but did not work !

[megaflyer]

Originally Posted by Snowball24

Ok.how do we do that ? Had a quick look at Bupa nearest one is an hour away and some appointments in 2 wks , £233. If he needs an operation can we still go through NHs though

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You ask your GP to refer you to a private consultant - it may be cheaper than BUPA. I would research specialists myself and call their private secretary for an initial appointment. Eg I see my neurologist through NHS but paid for initial consultation once I had the MRI and MRA - I just found a consultant that had a good pedigree and operated in my local Trust - I saw him in same hospital (St Thomas) just a different area than I go to now - it saves me waiting 6 month and started treatment ASAP (NHS funded )

You need to research’s what’s available in your area but if you have an appointment in Jan you should know who with so contact his private secretary and give her a call - as a starter for 10

[Guest]

Originally Posted by Snowball24

Ok.how do we do that ? Had a quick look at Bupa nearest one is an hour away and some appointments in 2 wks , £233. If he needs an operation can we still go through NHs though

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Yes, but you won't be fast-tracked any quicker for surgery but you'll have already sped the process up by going privately.