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I had an appointment with a rheumatologist a few weeks ago. I've been having hip problems for some time, which he diagnosed and started to treat. He said I should come back in 6 weeks for a second injection. I told the receptionist that we're going away in November, so the appointment had to wait until we got back. I got the appointment letter this morning. The appointment is on 30th October, the day *before* we go away.

Now maybe the rheumatologist wants to do the injection sooner rather than later. It shouldn't be up to him. My right hip was uncomfortable (putting it mildly) for some time after the first injection. I do *not* want to be going on holiday with that kind of pain. I also don't want to be taking ibuprofen on a regular basis, as it has already done dreadful things to my tum.

The fact that we probably won't be going now because of Mum Heath's cancer is also irrelevant. We told the receptionist what our arrangements were and the hospital has no right to disregard my wishes over setting an appointment.