Waiting for Answers | My NHS Rheumatology Appointment Experience

Описание: In this video, I share my experience attending my NHS rheumatology appointment and what the visit was really like.

After being diagnosed with an autoimmune condition while travelling, I’ve now returned to the UK for further investigation and treatment through the NHS. I talk honestly about the rheumatology appointment itself, what was discussed, how the process works, and how it feels finally getting specialist input after weeks of uncertainty.

I also share how this appointment fits into my wider health journey, what happens next, and how living with an autoimmune disease is affecting my ability to travel, plan ahead, and manage fatigue and flare-ups.

This video is not medical advice — it’s simply my personal experience navigating NHS rheumatology care as a patient.

If you’re waiting for a rheumatology appointment, dealing with unexplained joint pain or autoimmune symptoms, or trying to understand what an NHS rheumatology referral involves, I hope this helps you feel more prepared and less alone.

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Chapters
00:00 My NHS Rheumatology Appointment
00:29 Falling ill overseas with an autoimmune disease
01:15 Rheumatologist Specialist in Malaysia
02:19 Why I came home to the UK
03:40 What happens at a rheumatology appointment
10:37 What the specialist told me
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13:44 Next steps and treatment plan
19:00 How this affects my travel and life plans