I just spoke to my gp and we went through the blood tests. My White blood cell count and my protein count were high when I was admitted to hospital and he also said that my ESR was four times normal levels! He's referring me to a rheumatologist and he has suggested that I consider paying for a private consultation in the first instance as the waiting list is so long. I'm going to because I'm going crazy looking at the hills and not knowing when I'll ever get back in them again