Quote : "the optition ordered blood tests for AS the HLA B27 (so finally 14 weeks later iv had the blood test! and also Bechets disease.
He rang the Rhuemy that had seen me and spoke to him, rang the ward i had been on, the cardiologist and had them all on a conference call!!!!!
took an Optitian"
Brilliant. Good for that ophthalmologist. It is recently acknowledged that close inspection of the back of the eye, under dilation and with contrast, can/should/will show up TIAs. So very pleased that you saw a *competent ophtho. Great he had all the other inept doctors right on the line - literally as well! Good job (one has to laugh, yes? BUT, pity those patients who are treated by those inept incompetents. Desp for patients). Shoot, how much damage have they done over the years?
Horrible for you that it is a TIA that had to bring you to this. But at the end of the day, one can only be pleased at a positive outcome - they are listening - and covering all aspects. Phew gal. Now, just take care. Continue to be pro-active and be informed.
(No heavy lifting. No standing on yr head!)
