A year ago I was referred to the osteo clinic in cheltenham with severe hip pain that was keeping me awake at night and making it difficult to walk. After an exray I was given a asteroid Injection by the consultant,Mr Holtn which decrease the pain so at my next appointment when seen by one of his team who was very dismissive. I was told it was probably neurological, I was referred to the physiotherapist who showed
me exercises to do, even tho every movement was painful I contrived to do them.and he stated I had severe osteoarthritis. By this time My daily medication was an ibroprufein, three codeine. Two paracetamol 1--2 pramadol and liquid morphine three to four times a day and was still in pain. At my further appointment with this guy I stated how Iill and in pain I was and he referred me back to Mr Holt who I see on 5th October. I. The meantime, I made an appointment to see Mr Holt privately at the Nuffield, asking thereceptionist to ensure my notes and X-rays would be sent from Cheltenham Generalit's I paid to see Mr Holt at the Nuffield thinking I would gain more info that eayand would see the man himself rather than one of his team again. There were no notes on his desk and he didn't know what I was there for. This time he suggested more xrays and perhaps a scan to see what was happening. I am in intense pain and cannot help but think these people are uninterested, ageist (I'm 77) and watching their budget. A scan in the first appointment would probably has shown what the problem was. Has anyone else experienced this? I have lost confidence in Mr Holtq, so, in the case of eventual hip replacement ( I am not even on the waiting list yet!)1 recommend a qsurgeon who does hip replacements q, preferably in theGlos areaThanok you.
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