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Getting what you want from the NHS - foot pain
Hey. I have an appointment with my GP on Thursday and I have two problems, not unknown to them that I want to push to get free treatment for. I need help with the first one here.
I have a horrible myriad of foot problems. I have a big callus of verrucae and satellited too that must number 20 on one foot and 10 on the other - these really really hurt. I have asked in the past to get refered to a podiatrist but they bumped me off as 'you don't need it and the waiting list is too long'. I was referred to get freezing treatment that didn't work and so they don't bother with freezing anymore. Also I have very clickity feet, just walking about makes them click all over and I get some of pain in them too.
So how can I persuade them to refer me to a podiatrist and get me a referral fast. I simply can't afford a private podiatrist on a student budget. THANKYOU. David
I have a horrible myriad of foot problems. I have a big callus of verrucae and satellited too that must number 20 on one foot and 10 on the other - these really really hurt. I have asked in the past to get refered to a podiatrist but they bumped me off as 'you don't need it and the waiting list is too long'. I was referred to get freezing treatment that didn't work and so they don't bother with freezing anymore. Also I have very clickity feet, just walking about makes them click all over and I get some of pain in them too.
So how can I persuade them to refer me to a podiatrist and get me a referral fast. I simply can't afford a private podiatrist on a student budget. THANKYOU. David
lol. She would probably kill me. She is a scary woman.
I must say this is a different Gp. The most sympathetic and good GP has a 2 week waiting list. It's ridiculous, everyone in the town loves him. I'm just going to have to really push.
I was hoping there might be certain things I can say that really would push it along.
I was hoping there might be certain things I can say that really would push it along.
Talya
Can you see a different doc? One that might be more sympathetic?
i hate it when people come out with stuff like this. The problem isn't a matter of sympathy, its a matter of reality. Certain problems often can't be solved easily and other methods must be tried before referral. You see it often - many of the specialists demand certain treatments be tried first before they'll see anyone.
thats why even when a patient demands a referral foten GPs don't - theres no point, the referral will simply be turned down.
Jamie
i hate it when people come out with stuff like this. The problem isn't a matter of sympathy, its a matter of reality. Certain problems often can't be solved easily and other methods must be tried before referral. You see it often - many of the specialists demand certain treatments be tried first before they'll see anyone.
thats why even when a patient demands a referral foten GPs don't - theres no point, the referral will simply be turned down.
thats why even when a patient demands a referral foten GPs don't - theres no point, the referral will simply be turned down.
Well I personally have seen docs for the same problem. One referred me straight away whereas the previous one had said I was imagining it.
what a prat... (the doctor!!!)
veruucaes tend to spontaneously disappear after 2 years. I had mine burned off once I'd had them 2 years & they disappeared totally. If you've had them bad for 2 years plus you might get a referral.
Clicky feet with pain needs good shoes & pain killers I expect. There will be no cure - so you prob won't get a referral.
There is a 3-6month queue down my way to see a chiropedist on the NHS and that's if you fit the ciriteria - diabetic/very elderly & frail etc.
Most docs would say thet a student with clicky feet & a verrucae should not bump these people down a waiting list
Clicky feet with pain needs good shoes & pain killers I expect. There will be no cure - so you prob won't get a referral.
There is a 3-6month queue down my way to see a chiropedist on the NHS and that's if you fit the ciriteria - diabetic/very elderly & frail etc.
Most docs would say thet a student with clicky feet & a verrucae should not bump these people down a waiting list
*knowitall*
veruucaes tend to spontaneously disappear after 2 years. I had mine burned off once I'd had them 2 years & they disappeared totally. If you've had them bad for 2 years plus you might get a referral.
Clicky feet with pain needs good shoes & pain killers I expect. There will be no cure - so you prob won't get a referral.
There is a 3-6month queue down my way to see a chiropedist on the NHS and that's if you fit the ciriteria - diabetic/very elderly & frail etc.
Most docs would say thet a student with clicky feet & a verrucae should not bump these people down a waiting list
Clicky feet with pain needs good shoes & pain killers I expect. There will be no cure - so you prob won't get a referral.
There is a 3-6month queue down my way to see a chiropedist on the NHS and that's if you fit the ciriteria - diabetic/very elderly & frail etc.
Most docs would say thet a student with clicky feet & a verrucae should not bump these people down a waiting list
I have had these verrucae for many years and they are simply not getting better. What I know is that custom insoles are meant to help fix foot pain and such so I reckon they'd maybe do a biomechanics thing.
Daibhidh
I have had these verrucae for many years and they are simply not getting better. What I know is that custom insoles are meant to help fix foot pain and such so I reckon they'd maybe do a biomechanics thing.
It would only cost about £10 for an appointment with a chiropodist who could probably do everything that is necessary at the one appointment. Rather than pestering the GP and waiting months why not just spend the money. Even on a student grant you should be able to afford one or two appointments if the situation is as bad as you claim.
Re the veruucaes.
Had the same problem years ago. My foot was literally covered. or a while freezing didn't work but we kept at it and eventually they all went. So I'd recommend trying the freezing at least a fw more times as it will take a while to see results.
It's very unlikey you'd get to see a specialist for these reasons as the NHS waiting list will be used for those who really need foot help (like diabetics as someone else had said).
Had the same problem years ago. My foot was literally covered. or a while freezing didn't work but we kept at it and eventually they all went. So I'd recommend trying the freezing at least a fw more times as it will take a while to see results.
It's very unlikey you'd get to see a specialist for these reasons as the NHS waiting list will be used for those who really need foot help (like diabetics as someone else had said).
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