Oh Becky, really real for you being in so much pain and not being able to get any help. They should have returned your call by now, if your GP is no help how about trying a Walk in Centre, thats if there's one near you. Failing that, If I were swollen, couldn't see properly, had very high blood pressure, and were on lots of medication, some of which potentially quite dangerous, I would be taking a trip to A&E. Or if you feel you can cope tonight I'd be ringing the rheumy's secretary every hour until I was given an emergency appointmnent.
It seems to be such a postcode lottery as to the treatment we get.
Hope you find some relief soon.
With best wishes
Sheila