onewheeldave Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share Posted September 28, 2012 The majority opinion seems to be that you should work with the GP and try using NSAIDs to see if it improves the situation. If it doesn't then the GP will refer you to a specialist. It's pretty irrelevant to me what the majority think- If I'd wanted a poll I would have posted one The reason I don't want 3 months of NSAIDs (drugs with potential side effects), is because they have as much chance of making the leg issue worse, as they have of making it better: I have explained that over and over. I want the specialists opinion on NSAIDs, after an attempt at a diagnosis, rather than on the advice of a GP who has made no attempt to diagnose the issue, and, whose fixation of NSAIDs seems to be primarily based on financial considerations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewheeldave Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share Posted September 28, 2012 I was referring to your situation. No one is going to sympathise with you if you are blatently ignoring your GP's recommendations and then moaning that he won't refer you. Once again- I'm not looking for sympathy- I neither expect not desire it. Neither am I moaning- I'm requesting information, some of which has been supplied- I'm being constructive. I've made my decisions about what I want, and I am currently progressing towards my aim (of seeing a specialist). But you are making demands, can you not see it. No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewheeldave Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share Posted September 28, 2012 If you refuse to follow a treatment plan that is part of the diagnosis process for your GP then I can entirely understand why they have refused to refer you to a specialist. Although if they were seriously suggesting that you take paracetamol regularly for 3 months then you'd have a very valid objection to that, being that it would be likely to cause serious liver damage and possibly kill you. It can't be a treatment plan if they haven't made a diagnosis, can it? Or, if it can, it has subtantial elements of a lottery about it- no, I think I'll persist with my efforts to see someone who prefers to make an attempt at a diagnosis, before they attempt to treat it, especially when that treatment involves drugs that could make things worse, depending on what the issue actually is. So, thanks for your advice, but, clearly, I've made my mind up on that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent Orange Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Once again- I'm not lookiing for symapthy- I neither expect not desire it. Neither am I moaning- I'm requesting information, some of which has been supplied- I'm being constructive. I've made my decisions about what I want, and I am currently progressing towards my aim (of seeing a specialist). No. You are. You are demanding and expecting to be seen by a specialist without having to go through the standard procedures set out by the NHS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewheeldave Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share Posted September 28, 2012 I was referring to your situation. No one is going to sympathise with you if you are blatently ignoring your GP's recommendations and then moaning that he won't refer you. But you are making demands, can you not see it. I suspect your doctor, and his several colleagues, know you are not in such a condition where you would qualify to leap-frog the queue to the specialist hence why they suggest you take some inti-inflammatories. Why not give it a go. Woah... steady on- who's talking about 'leap frogging' a queue? That's a little strawman you've tried to sneak in there. I do not wish to leap frog the queue to see a specialist- I merely wish to join it. I'm quite happy to wait my turn in a queue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewheeldave Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share Posted September 28, 2012 You are. You are demanding and expecting to be seen by a specialist without having to go through the standard procedures set out by the NHS. I'm not. We have a difference of opinion- just leave it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 It can't be a treatment plan if they haven't made a diagnosis, can it? It's part of the diagnosis process. Beyond that I can't really say as I'm not a Dr and haven't got any more information than you've provided. Or, if it can, it has subtantial elements of a lottery about it- no, I think I'll persist with my efforts to see someone who prefers to make an attempt at a diagnosis, before they attempt to treat it, especially when that treatment involves drugs that could make things worse, depending on what the issue actually is. I wouldn't be surprised if they a specialist doesn't prescribe you NSAIDS and say come back in a month and tell me whether that has helped or not. So, thanks for your advice, but, clearly, I've made my mind up on that one I guess so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent Orange Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 It's pretty irrelevant to me what the majority think- If I'd wanted a poll I would have posted one The reason I don't want 3 months of NSAIDs (drugs with potential side effects), is because they have as much chance of making the leg issue worse, as they have of making it better: I have explained that over and over. I want the specialists opinion on NSAIDs, after an attempt at a diagnosis, rather than on the advice of a GP who has made no attempt to diagnose the issue, and, whose fixation of NSAIDs seems to be primarily based on financial considerations. Can you medically prove that NSAIDs will make your leg worse? I suspect your GP has ideas about your condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewheeldave Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share Posted September 28, 2012 Can you medically prove that NSAIDs will make your leg worse? No. Is that at all relevant? As it is, no one can prove either 1. it'll make things better, or 2. it'll make things worse. That's why I'm wanting to see a specialist who can make a start on the diagnosis........ I suspect your GP has ideas about your condition. OK. I suspect otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFKvsNixon Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 No. Is that at all relevant? As it is, no one can prove either 1. it'll make things better, or 2. it'll make things worse. That's why I'm wanting to see a specialist who can make a start on the diagnosis........ OK. I suspect otherwise. You do realise that the NSAIDs may reduce the inflammation that may be causing your problem. Do you also realise that X-rays have a theoretical risk of causing cancer, they are very expensive, as will be your appointment with the specialist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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