madasaboxoffrogs
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- Relationship to Diabetes
- Type 2
I have two issues that are troubling me, and I'd rather have some idea about what I can expect to get from my NHS GP.
Cellulitis:
From time to time, I develop some very painful 'boils' which often have a very palpable hard lump underneath the skin lesion.
The skin does get a very angry red. Sometimes the lesion develops a very yellow 'zit'. Gently squeezing these to express the underlying bubble of pus yields copious amounts of dark yellow pus, and frequently some blood. But, even if the top has been removed, the hard sore lump persists, with the surrounding area very red, and VERY painful.
These are almost always axilliary boils. Worse, they seem to develop quickly, often on a Friday evening, so no GP until Monday at the earliest. They are often healing by that time.
Ought I to ask the GP to provide anti-biotics? Not just for the current spot and cellulitis, but to have some in stock so that I can start treatment on the next batch ASAP?
Chiropodist
OK, we get the message about looking after toe-nails. I try to keep mine short anyway, because long nails have a marked negative effect on Gore-Tex linings in my motorcycle boots.
But, I have a bad, and worsening, lumbar spinal problem. I have marked degenerative disc disease L4 - L5, L5 - L6, L6 - S1 which means that I find bending to reach my toenails very difficult normally, and impossible during 'active' phases of back pain. In addition, the last thing I want to do is to lean over, because this frequently induces sciatica and/or instability, and I'm left bed-ridden for a some days.
So, am I entitled to NHS chiropody? And if so, how many visits a month? I'm trying to find out where I stand before doing battle with my GP!
Any advice/help welcome.
Chris
who is mad-as-a-box-of-frogs!
Cellulitis:
From time to time, I develop some very painful 'boils' which often have a very palpable hard lump underneath the skin lesion.
The skin does get a very angry red. Sometimes the lesion develops a very yellow 'zit'. Gently squeezing these to express the underlying bubble of pus yields copious amounts of dark yellow pus, and frequently some blood. But, even if the top has been removed, the hard sore lump persists, with the surrounding area very red, and VERY painful.
These are almost always axilliary boils. Worse, they seem to develop quickly, often on a Friday evening, so no GP until Monday at the earliest. They are often healing by that time.
Ought I to ask the GP to provide anti-biotics? Not just for the current spot and cellulitis, but to have some in stock so that I can start treatment on the next batch ASAP?
Chiropodist
OK, we get the message about looking after toe-nails. I try to keep mine short anyway, because long nails have a marked negative effect on Gore-Tex linings in my motorcycle boots.
But, I have a bad, and worsening, lumbar spinal problem. I have marked degenerative disc disease L4 - L5, L5 - L6, L6 - S1 which means that I find bending to reach my toenails very difficult normally, and impossible during 'active' phases of back pain. In addition, the last thing I want to do is to lean over, because this frequently induces sciatica and/or instability, and I'm left bed-ridden for a some days.
So, am I entitled to NHS chiropody? And if so, how many visits a month? I'm trying to find out where I stand before doing battle with my GP!
Any advice/help welcome.
Chris
who is mad-as-a-box-of-frogs!
