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Gizmo, it was horrifying reading about your attempts to get medical help, this thread is a wonderful example of the Mudcat community in action. I'm so pleased you finally have a diagnosis & are getting the help you so obviously needed.

Years ago a friend went to the hospital with severe lower back pain. Altho she kept saying it was at the base of her spine, the Doctor would not check that far down & sent her home, telling her to take some common painkiller (asprin? paracetamol? I can't remember)

Next day her local doctor checked her properly & started treatment, includng physio. When she complained to the hospital all they could say (legally) was that the Doctor was abrupt & they therefore apologised for his manner. However they did give her free physio!

Liz, thanks for keeping us up to date.

sandra