Honestly I really despair sometimes. Don’t we all? 2 weeks ago when I had had a mad awful allergic reaction to something unknown, the head of our GP practice prescribed me Fexofenadine but would NOT prescribe me two emollients that I had bought and tried. Doublebase Gel seemed really to calm the awful state, better than a greasy one this time. Cheap and non damaging. But no, he wanted me to see the Dermatologist GP to just get those. Another appointment, another queuing on phone to get one at 0800 on day you need it. The guy I need only works late on Mondays, so I hope to go after work. Waited to book today. On phone holding from 0800 to 0810 – when I get through he has no evening appointments left! It made me tearful. And I didn’t give in! I said that my eczema is severe and debilitating and that I NEED TO BE ALLOWED AN APPOINTMENT IN ADVANCE. Receptionist finally gave in and gave me a 7.30 pm next Monday. A whole week away. Luckily  I’m healing but less than a week ago I was seriously considering immunosuppressants again. If I had any other illness, I would not have to wait in this way. WE SHOULD BE TAKEM MORE SERIOUSLY! The pain, anguish, and the lack of general understanding. Ok! Today’s rant over as I head into 2nd week of new job, trying to look ‘normal’!