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Optic discs swelling - swift diagnosis and treatment plan

Posted By homamwe57

"Optic discs swelling - swift diagnosis and treatment plan"

About: Altnagelvin Area Hospital / Neurology Altnagelvin Area Hospital / Orthoptic Services Altnagelvin Area Hospital / Radiology

(as the patient),

Following eye test on a Saturday by my opticians, which found swelling on my optic disc I was provided with appointment in Altnagelvin hospital with eye casualty that Monday morning. Within the day I had further eye tests, CT scan, Lumbar puncture and seen by a neurologist. 

I was obviously very nervous about getting lumbar puncture and was very appreciative of a staff member sitting with me chatting while procedure was being completed. 

Within a week I had MRI test. 

All my appointments have been quick following swelling being found to getting diagnosis of Idiopathic Intercranial Hypertension (IIH) to treatment plan being put in place which has helped reduce stress and anxiety.

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Response from Joanne McFeely, Clinical Specialist, Radiology Department Altnagelvin Hosspital, WHSCT about a year and a half ago
Joanne McFeely
Clinical Specialist, Radiology Department Altnagelvin Hosspital,
WHSCT

Submitted on 07/11/2022 at 13:36
Published on Care Opinion at 13:36

Hi homamwe57

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your recent hospital attendances. It is good to hear that your appointments were timely providing you with a diagnosis. I will pass your kind words onto our CT & MRI staff members. Wishing you well with your treatment plan and recovery

Regards

Joanne McFeely

Assistant Radiology Service Manager

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