Well that wasn't so bad. Himself is quite pleased he went now. There was no hanging around waiting to be called, the doctor we saw was really helpful and she listened to what he had to say. So often he's been to these annual check ups and the doctor hasn't really paid any attention to what was being said to him/her. It's been very frustrating and left Himself wondering why he's bothered going.
This time when he told the doctor about the leg spasms and the night sweats, she made the effort to run further tests and tried to find a drug protocol that would ease the leg cramps. In fact she was quite concerned about the night sweats and that he'd been suffering from them for so long. Bloods were taken, as was blood pressure and various other things (such as temperature and looking for signs of lumps and bumps anywhere). Even though there has been some change since his last review he's to carry on with the Copaxone. I think he's relieved about that - he doesn't have the major MS relapses he had before the Copaxone; it just grumbles along in the background these days which he finds able to cope with.
45 minutes later and we were on our way home again. We're now feeling replete on tea and toast and can enjoy the rest of the afternoon. Himself is filling in his train logs from his recent train trip and I will shortly be taking up my knitting needles again.
*contented*
What a relief that a doctor was willing to listen! Maybe you could schedule when she will be there again.
I hope you are feeling better today :)
Yay for good news. It's good to find a GOOD doctor too, hope things improve after tests come back..
That sounds like such a rare visit to the doctor that even I feel like celebrating. Naturally I hope the results are such as you'd like.
Good news indeed, and a good time to get it.
Given that Himself is a doctor (even if retired), I find it amazing that he usually gets such poor care. Does he not make them aware of his profession?
I'm glad the Doctor listened and worked with Himself. That must a relief for both of you. :)