Referral questions..

Just found your thread Scentia
It’s gratifying to read that the wheels have been set in motion so quickly for you. Waiting is agony.
All good luck with your appointments ?

Good luck with all of them, it’s nice to hear that someone is being seen quickly, although I sure it doesn’t seem that way to you.

Meanwhile......

A quick update: I have 4 (yes 4!) hospital appointments come through.
2 with the Opthalmiligist (sp!?) on Saturday an MRI on Monday and a Neurologist on Thursday
Once I find out what is wrong with my brain (if they find one!) I will report back.

Yes, take your list and a list of your medication as well.

I hope things go well for you.

Definitely, a very good idea! Even if some of the points are not relevant at least you will have peace of mind that you've covered all bases, as it were.

Wishing you well for next Monday ??

I too popped on to see how you got on Scentia. Pleased you were seen quickly and as you so rightly said they would have whipped you in if it was life threatening.

Glad you got on ok - absolutely make a list before any GP/Consultant appointment - I am what you might call an "expert patient" as I have so much bloody wrong with me it is unreal! I think I am at nearly 30 different conditions now and without my list I would be useless as I forget things - I no longer know what is a symptom and what might be a side effect sadly .... once you start with one thing they seem to accumulate! I have recently got an iphone and the notes function on that is great! I add things to talk about at my next appointment, of which there are many. I also have a document I carry around with me for if I should end up in hospital and that is very useful too (as long as they listen and aren't arrogant! That has saved everyone a great deal of time when giving a medical history)

As it is neurology, to be honest anything which may seem unrelated, may well be useful - good luck and keep us posted!

Thankyou for remembering me both of you. I will definitely keep the post updated.

I came on looking to see how you got on Scentia.

I hope you are seen quickly. As you have said, they would have admitted you immediately if they were concerned. .

It probably doesn't seem like it just now, but is fortunate that the opthamologist picked up on a problem at your eye check. You could have gone on with your life , not knowing there was a problem.

A similar thing happened to me, an allergic reaction to newmedication landed me in A&E, where an undiagnosed heart condition was diagnosed. I was admitted straight away to coronary care, which saved my life.

Please keep us up to date, we will be thinking of you.

It's progress towards some answers Scentia. Please let us know how things go.

I went this morning and they have referred me on to a Neurologist and an MRI
The man today said I had swollen optical discs and a retinal bleed, he didn’t say what he thought had caused it but I suppose that is what the Neurologist will find out.

He said a referral will take up to two weeks as it is urgent so that’s good. It also has calmed me down as if it was life threatening I think he would have sent me straight to see the other department.

I am a googler. - worst thing you can do.
Hope everything goes well. Rather insensitive and presumptuous of your Optician to say she thinks it's a "tumour".
It could be anything, couldn't it? A cyst? Oh well, I'm not an Optician, so I don't know the protocol or how I would have put it.
Once again, all the best .

Yes, the more information you can give, the better. Hope it all goes well for you ?

Sorry just realised it is today. Hope all is well x

It is very wise to list everything that is worrying you Scentia to take with you. You will have covered everything and the optician can then advise you. Good luck tomorrow x

Good luck today Scentia..

Let us know how it goes....

I usually take the list that’s attached to my prescriptions. Much easier for them to take information from written notes especially if you get tongue tied with nerves.

Most doctors now are more conscious that patients might be out of their comfort zone.

Hope all goes well.

Might be an idea to take a list of any medication you are on as well.

Good luck !

OH has been referred twice by the optician and nothing untoward was found either time. I was referred once and found to have been born with whatever it was (name escapes me) but it isn’t harmful in any way.

I take a list and make a copy since one doctor said that the list would be useful on the file and kept it. Try and put the most likely connections near the top of the list for clarities sake.

There’s always the slight concern that at some point you’ll be told you should have mentioned x though perhaps it should be there job to ask for any likely connections.

Scentia - last year I was also referred on by my Optician, Came the day of appointment I went along with my list of questions etc., and duly wrote everything down as I tend to get rather nervous (white coat syndrome), I wish you well. Unfortunately I did google symptoms, so do take Jane10 advice. steer clear.

Good to know that even if referred urgently it doesn't mean something life threatening will be found.

A very sensible idea.

And while I come to think of it don't start googling symptoms!

Yes, it's easier to write a list in advance than try to remember much when you're maybe nervous and being questioned.

As Jane said take your list. Everyone is scared of missing something when it comes to health. People I know have panicked when referred under the 2 week urgent referral, only to be told their is nothing wrong.