Health update

Well I eventually went back to the docs a week ago because I couldn't stand feeling crap any longer. He was gonna write out yet another presciption after being in the room 30 seconds, so I questioned him. Seems the doc I saw last time misinterpreted my symptoms and so prescribed anti biotics for a urinary infection that wasn't there! Hmmm...is anyone listening to me? The burning and cramping left this doc baffled as well and so booked an appointment for me to have a swab taken to check for any infections in my lower abdomen. This I did the following Monday.
The results were in by Friday but these showed negative signs of any problems. The doc suggested IBS which basically means they haven't a clue what's wrong! I queried whether it could be another symptom of my back problem to which she said 'yes it could be'. I ask myself, 'is there any expertise in the NHS any more?'. I am so wanting to go private and I'm sure the expense must be worth it. So that's that. I just have to assume it IS my back.

Thursday I had to attend a medical assessment in Kent at the request of Occupational Health. Not a trip I was looking forward to as I'd been in bed with a sickness bug the previous two days and still wasn't feeling particularly great. John drove me, poor thing, he wasn't feeling great either. The private hospital was set in beautiful countryside near Sevenoaks and the building itself was an old manor house. Very nice - wouldn't mind being treated there! I saw a very pleasant chap and had to fill out a questionnaire, tell him the history of my back problem and then take part in some tests to assess my mobility, strength, grip etc.

Yesterday, after the docs appointment, I went into work as a representative of Posturite (the chair manufacturer) was coming to re-assess my desk and adjust the chair's position if necessary. It was nice to see everyone, although half of the team are new additions since I've been signed off. Just that morning caused quite a bit of pain in my back and driving my car is still a major factor. I couldn't wait to get back home to my comfy armchair! I'm extremely sceptical about managing my rehab back to work - at the moment I just don't feel like I'm destined ever to work at a desk again or to drive normally either. It's so frustrating.