Monthly Archives: May 2017

After a few very difficult days, I managed to go to the eye clinic for another assessment of my left eye.  There are lesions which have caused bleeding in the retina and laser treatment is recommended.  Not very happy about … Continue reading →

I was featured in the UK press yesterday for the first time.  The journalists did a good job overall.  For some reason it says I live in Edinburgh!!  There is no photo of me so people will think it is … Continue reading →

Today I went for a bone density scan.  My height was measured suggesting I have lost some height.  I am worried.  I have to wait 3-4 weeks for scan results.  Seems a bit excessive.  Tomorrow I have my first physiotherapy … Continue reading →

Pleased to see The Guardian taking up the mantle on prescribed drug dependence and more importantly they are asking readers to submit their stories. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2017/may/05/unnecessary-opioid-painkiller-prescriptions-thousands-addicted-nhs-doctors-warn https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/may/06/dont-know-who-am-antidepressant-long-term-use  

I decided to make an appointment with a different GP in my practice to see if he would be willing to discuss the brain damage I have sustained.  He was pleasant enough when I went in.  Asked what I wanted. … Continue reading →