nuro follow up app

New diagnosis and before diagnosis
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Hi all I had my first nuro appointment on 4th nov and mri on 5th dec… im currently waiting on results… my nuro said he’d see me with my results within 3 months, but had no follow up appointment as yet, my question is does it normally take this long for them to send an appointment??? Or am I just being impatient… feeling really anxious as the days go on… having really bad dizzy spells at the minute… an had a bad day yesterday went shopping and got very upset just couldnt park the car… I know it sounds silly but my memory just went!!! Which is not like me!! just So just worried and worked up… Vickie x

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Been waiting for my neuro follow up appointment since 15th July very frustrating,left endless messages with his secretary and nothing. Take care,hope you get seen soon but I suppose everything stops over Christmas Gray

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Hello Vickie

All my appointments were all within six weeks.

I thought according to the NICE Guidlines it was supposed to be within six weeks to reduce anxiety etc. Check on their website www.nice.org.uk

Can I sugget you ring the neuro department and ask why its taking so long…maybe after checking the guidlines. Then you can mention this.

Good luck

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Hello Vickie

All my appointments were all within six weeks.

I thought according to the NICE Guidlines it was supposed to be within six weeks to reduce anxiety etc. Check on their website www.nice.org.uk

Can I sugget you ring the neuro department and ask why its taking so long…maybe after checking the guidlines. Then you can mention this.

Good luck

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sorry about repeat…stupid computer

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Thanks Gary and Blossom Will have a look!! Just dont like ringing and making a fuss… especially after the way I was treated by my gp… will give the neurology dept a call next week if I heard nothing… Thanks alot Blossom for the link… Vickie x

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Hi Vickie

My first neuro appointment was the end of Septemeber and I have a follow up appointment booked for the middle of January. I made a new appointment on the same day and confirmation came through within a couple of weeks.

I would chase them up straight away and demand to get a date for an appointment. You may have to wait for a further 6 weeks if they have “missed” you off the list.

I have been told in the past that it was my fault for not chasing up an appointment to see a doctor, when the receptionist had clearly forgotten to book me in. I would get on the phone to them today or on Thursday and get the ball rolling.

Good luck

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Thanks for the advice Number08 Just tried ringing nuro secretary and got answer machine. . Will try again on Thursday. . Vickie x

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Hi Vickie I would give them a call and chase it up. I’m last appointment was 26th November and I got my next appointment booked that day at her receptionist and she printed out my appointment letter there and then. It was a lot better than waiting on one through the post. Polly x

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You have to keep on top of these things Vickie I’m afraid. These departments are not always on the ball…I’m trying to put it as nicely as I can

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Thanks blossom… you put that very nicely… better than I would have put it!!

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I constantly ring the neuros sec always answer machine, never get a call back Going to take it to pals in the new year, feel like I’ve been left alone Gray

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I was seen in August and was supposed to have follow up In September after numerous phone calls finally have an appointment for next week.

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Gray I think that maybe the best option, might just do that myself or call in to hospital which is only a mile away from me…

Hope you get some answers soon.

Vickie x

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Thanks Polly and superbecks

Hopefully all will be sorted soon, just so irritating when im in so much pain.

Hope all goes well in your appointment superbecks

Vickie x

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Thanks Vicks, hope you get one soon. I have my MRI on monday and neuro on thursday. I’m hoping for some answers, whether I gt them though is another thing i guess.