Okehampton Medical Centre
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David C. 6 months ago
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Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction - the name is relatively new to me, but the condition has been plaguing me for years I now know - a reaction within your body to the toxins caused by the die-off, of, in my case, untreated (except for my own self-care with anti-fungal, still taking it) invasive Candida - oh I sought help, for years, just didn't get any. You would think all GPs would have a very curious nature, surely you have to have, delving into their science in search of answers, but it simply isn't like that is it, all the clues were there for anyone to see, even compiled for them, now along with a positive private antibody blood test. The most enthused GP I have ever met (with the exception of some very good young women at Okehampton), was almost falling over himself to help - to help himself that is - I had just paid him for a private HGV medical at the practice, and was about to leave, when he was almost falling over himself to get a sheet of paper on which he wrote his contact details, so that I could give them to any of my work colleagues that might want a private medical for a HGV - he said "If they cannot get to my home, I can come to them," at a cost of course - this is the same guy that told me in no uncertain terms, "I will not come out to you!" when I joined the practice, as I was outside 'his area,' indeed, did not attend a friend of ours who had sepsis, and she died - he may have been able to help her. Off work for the last few days (ill for 6 to date), feeling awful, as per-usual with this reaction, similar to having the flu - I now know the cause of these periodic bouts of illness that have cost me so much - work, reputation, financially. Still waiting for an NHS referral to happen - you really wouldn't think this condition requires urgent care - ho hum, I am still here, trying hard, working hard, caring, and trying to find some care. A little humility from some of the GPs at Okehampton (and elsewhere), some professionalism and respect for the patient, a bit of homework and study - even I do that, I need to be good at my job as well you know - and this whole sorry situation would never have developed as it has been allowed to. The improvement in my condition when I take fluconazole is clear, yet it seems unable as yet to clear the infection - just saying. My name is David C. I once reported someone for lying to the GP/DWP about their condition - they got away with it for thirty five years I think it was - DWP wrote and told them about my letter, I was confronted by a man that I thought was going to beat the **** out of me, son or not, and yet I am honest with the GPs, and struggle to find help - I am not alone, just listen to the news, but how very strange!
Clare B.