Consultation 3.1.23
After years of sporadic apts with my GP for osteoarthritis in many of my joints the latest area tobe affected my lower back pain, swollen leg and completely numb foot. I was eventually referred to the Cottage Hospital S/C. After attending I now feel as though there is hope. I was listened to. I was examined. I was given sensible realistic information and at last referred for an MRI. Living in constant pain changes the way you live both mentally and physically it's a real life changer. It seems some medics in the Orthopaedic profession find degenerative damage tears and crumbled joints ordinary run of the mill 'boring' issues to deal with. However right from my interaction with the receptionist the whole experience has lifted my mood considerably and given me hope. Thank you