Inconvenient Annoyances

Yeah, and NEVER read "The Little Match Girl".

My English Lit prof hit us with that in class one day. I had never heard of it, and she had us all silently read the story there during class while she watched us. OMG.

Evil woman.

I read that in a book of fairy tales when I was like 9 years old. Traumatised!!!

My IA for today.....
Back in June I was having some problems(ongoing) with one of my eyes.....extremely red and painful. I went to the GP, who said they couldn’t do anything and said go to an optometrist, who said I needed to see an ophthalmologist but referred me back to my GP. Finally managed to get into the hospital, where they had to do emergency laser surgery to relieve pressure in my eye. I had several follow up visits and all looked really good. Jump forward to yesterday and my eye is again red and painful....the doctor had said that the laser surgery hole could possibly heal over. Now I can’t get the hospital to schedule anything.....GP says see the optometrist.....HERE WE GO AGAIN!!! Can’t anybody take some responsibility?! The hospital and GP had my previous medical treatment records and knew the situation, but sorry....they can’t do anything. GRRRRRRRRRRRR


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My IA for today.....
Back in June I was having some problems(ongoing) with one of my eyes.....extremely red and painful. I went to the GP, who said they couldn’t do anything and said go to an optometrist, who said I needed to see an ophthalmologist but referred me back to my GP. Finally managed to get into the hospital, where they had to do emergency laser surgery to relieve pressure in my eye. I had several follow up visits and all looked really good. Jump forward to yesterday and my eye is again red and painful....the doctor had said that the laser surgery hole could possibly heal over. Now I can’t get the hospital to schedule anything.....GP says see the optometrist.....HERE WE GO AGAIN!!! Can’t anybody take some responsibility?! The hospital and GP had my previous medical treatment records and knew the situation, but sorry....they can’t do anything. GRRRRRRRRRRRR


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Ugh, the NHS could save so much money if they streamlined services.  Did the ophthalmologist discharge you back to your GP?  I’d try ringing his/her office directly and see if they can get you in.

Sadly, the ophthalmologist is in Raigmore hospital....so I get to jump thru the hoops. Without an emergency appointment, they are booked until February.


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The NHS administration side wastes ridiculous amounts of money!!


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https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/publications/nhs-myth-busters

Sadly, the ophthalmologist is in Raigmore hospital....so I get to jump thru the hoops. Without an emergency appointment, they are booked until February.


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You may want to present at the ER given your previous emergency surgery for the same symptoms. Sometimes the "proper channels" just aren't fast enough for uncommon issues. It could be worth ringing 111 for advice (and an urgent appointment) before doing that though.

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So, just got back from the optometrist and then the doctor at the hospital. He is trying to help, but it seems I have a new issue and may lose my eye. He came out point blank and asked how I would feel about it. I have drops to put in every hour, day and night, then another appointment on Sunday. He doesn’t seem to think it likely it’s going to deal with the problem.


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So, just got back from the optometrist and then the doctor at the hospital. He is trying to help, but it seems I have a new issue and may lose my eye. He came out point blank and asked how I would feel about it. I have drops to put in every hour, day and night, then another appointment on Sunday. He doesn’t seem to think it likely it’s going to deal with the problem.


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Being nosey here but this sounds like Uveitis (inflammation of the eye sometimes also called iritis). UV is an autoimmune condition so is incurable but controllable in the short term with steroid eye drops. Longer term, immunosuppressive meds can keep it at bay. I have been in remission from UV for 5 years using such meds. I also have two other severe autoimmune diseases. UV is no joke and us treated as a medical emergency. It can lead to blindness in a matter of days if untreated. If you suspect this (and i do), ring 101 and demand to see the on call ophthalmologist within 24 hours. Do not relent. Many a time, I have soent hours in A&E waiting for them.

In the future, if you have UV, you can get your GP to prescribe the necessary meds during a flare. Good luck.

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Oh no Rick.      

Being nosey here but this sounds like Uveitis (inflammation of the eye sometimes also called iritis). UV is an autoimmune condition so is incurable but controllable in the short term with steroid eye drops. Longer term, immunosuppressive meds can keep it at bay. I have been in remission from UV for 5 years using such meds. I also have two other severe autoimmune diseases. UV is no joke and us treated as a medical emergency. It can lead to blindness in a matter of days if untreated. If you suspect this (and i do), ring 101 and demand to see the on call ophthalmologist within 24 hours. Do not relent. Many a time, I have soent hours in A&E waiting for them.

In the future, if you have UV, you can get your GP to prescribe the necessary meds during a flare. Good luck.

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Thanks Dave, it is UV. However, I have been on steroid drops for years now. Then the pressure overloaded in my eye....hence the emergency laser surgery. Now, it seems a new problem.....the tissue surrounding my lense has ruptured causing massive inflammation.


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Thanks Dave, it is UV. However, I have been on steroid drops for years now. Then the pressure overloaded in my eye....hence the emergency laser surgery. Now, it seems a new problem.....the tissue surrounding my lense has ruptured causing massive inflammation.

I'm so sorry Rick. Wishing you all the best.

I'm so sorry Rick. Wishing you all the best.

Thank you. Seems like I’ll be looking like captain Ron soon. I’d prefer Captain America.


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Oh Rick, what news to get at the holidays.

But I’m totally volunteering to find really funny eye patches.  And maybe we can all chip in and buy you a parrot!

Oh Rick, what news to get at the holidays.

But I’m totally volunteering to find really funny eye patches.  And maybe we can all chip in and buy you a parrot!

Argh matey! Avast ye landlubbers!


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