Craig's Birthday Card

Hi My Friends

It has been a long while since my last comment here on my blog and I'm sorry I haven't been in contact. It has been a very busy January with many hospital visits. I have had a Nerve Conduction Study which they have found the numbness in my fingers is caused by several trapped nerves in my right elbow. They also said I have trapped nerves in my left elbow too and Osteoarthritis in both my hands. I have also had an MRI on my neck to see what is the cause of my severe neck pain and weakness back in July when my neck just hung on my chest. the day before my MRI the hospital rang and said could I go back to the Rheumatology Dept ( Nerve conduction study Dept ) for more tests the same day as MRI but an hour later. The specialist also found I had tenderness in my tummy when he pressed it, I did shout. So he arranged an Ultra sound. She did tell me there and then that I have an umbilical hernia and a weak tummy lining too. All these appointment were arranged by a Rheumatology specialist that we paid to go private before Christmas. All my test took place in January. We went back to Salisbury hospital as instructed by private specialist at 8.35am on the 17th January to get  the results on all the tests. After sitting there for 30minutes I got taken into a room where we were going to hear all the results. The doctor that day treated us like a new patient and when we said we had come for results she said there was nothing on the computer and that the doctor we were meant to be seeing that day was having a few days off because it was a special birthday. To say I felt let down and really angry I just can't put into words. I have since had an appointment back from Rheumatology to go and see them on the 12th March. I rang my doctor to see if he had any results of all my tests and the receptionist said it's all in letter form to the doctor and that she couldn't tell me over the phone so I asked if I could make an appointment and the earliest is a phone appointment on the15th February. I feel totally let down by the private doctor and the NHS. Does anyone know what else to do? In between all those appointment I have damaged my knee badly to the point I can't put any weight on it for a while when I stand up and I am now walking with a limp. Paul made me go to the doctors only to be told it's wear & tear, she gave me a useless tube of Ibuprofen cream and opened the door for me to limp out. I have never been to the doctors & hospital so much, and have left in so much pain and feeling totally stupid and  for making me feel I'm just wasting their time.

Anyway enough moaning.

It's my Son's birthday today and you all know how much we dislike making man cards but I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed making this one, it was really quick too. I also made him a magic wallet for his birthday money. I've got him some little items but we give the children money unless they specifically know what they want. I was really chuffed with the wallet, I think it might be worn out before he actually gets to see it, I find it fascinating.

Right Here Goes!!

Well that's it! The next card is for Paul on the 11th Feb, then Claire's card on the 16th and finally my sister's card on the 18th Feb. So hopefully I will see you back here soon.

Take care everyone.

Love & Hugs as always

Tina XX