"Very caring, considerate and helpful surgery"

I assume that being asked to review my surgery visit; my honest opinion is expected??

I’ve had a very uncomfortable (presumably incurable?) skin rash for several years now and along side that I get sore joints that seem to worsen when the skin condition worsen. I think that I have an acid body condition that causes my skin to “burn” when I perspire

This was investigated on referral and it as reported that a connection was unlikely but that I might benefit from injections to reduce inflammation in my joints

Since the soreness can be in any of my joints, I opted not to have injections at that time but recently I had soreness in my back, hip and leg so asked if I could have anti-inflammatory tablets but was advised that they have bad side effects and not recommended

Instead he kindly arranged an appointment for me to see the Physiotherapist in the hope that might help

I didn’t know what to expect but found that it was “non medical” in that my past condition was not considered and no physical examination was made but I was given exercise instructions

I now understand that is what physiotherapy is about -and about keeping people – especially old people- mobile with exercises

I was pleased of the appointment, though and although doubtful, can only hope that the exercises will reduce joint soreness but can't envisage how??

I exercise well anyway and use an anti inflammatory gel and find that helps but perhaps I might ask to resort to the recommended injections if things worsen