mouse_chalk
Well-Known Member
Some of you may remember this thread about my dizziness/vertigo that has gone on for 2.5 years, and my doctors appointments that have turned out to be really useless.
Well, I went to see my GP a few weeks ago, and he agreed to refer me to whatever doctor I wanted to see. ANYWHERE in the country.
So, I chose a doctor all the way over in Kent, which is pretty much the other side of the country from me. He runs one of the top 3 balance clinics in the country and is very widely respected as an expert in his field.
Steve called up yesterday and arranged a private consultation with him. It means we have to pay, but then I can get referred back onto the NHS for further treatment/appointments if I need them.
My appointment is 29th June! I thought I'd have to wait months!
Googling the doctor, these articles came up about his centre:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/kent/3382897.stm
http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2008/oct/14/health-healthandwellbeing
Again, I'm trying not to get my hopes up too much, but if he can't help me, I'm out of ideas as to who can! From what I've read I get the feeling that at least he'll listen and take me seriously, which is better than I've got so far....
Well, I went to see my GP a few weeks ago, and he agreed to refer me to whatever doctor I wanted to see. ANYWHERE in the country.
So, I chose a doctor all the way over in Kent, which is pretty much the other side of the country from me. He runs one of the top 3 balance clinics in the country and is very widely respected as an expert in his field.
Steve called up yesterday and arranged a private consultation with him. It means we have to pay, but then I can get referred back onto the NHS for further treatment/appointments if I need them.
My appointment is 29th June! I thought I'd have to wait months!
Googling the doctor, these articles came up about his centre:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/kent/3382897.stm
http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2008/oct/14/health-healthandwellbeing
Again, I'm trying not to get my hopes up too much, but if he can't help me, I'm out of ideas as to who can! From what I've read I get the feeling that at least he'll listen and take me seriously, which is better than I've got so far....