Private DR

[Pleco]

Looking for a private Dr who specialises in pain management in the Bournemouth area, anyone know of a good one. I'm NOT on Bupa. I'm just desperate for help ?

[FRreedman]

If you look up anaesthetists at your local hospital, then see who runs a private surgery at a BUPA or Spire hospital, and check that the doctor is on their list and confirm with them that they specialise in pain. This sounds a lot more complicated than it actually is. Remember that the pain management specialists are or should always be anaesthetists (sorry to use that word so much, but now I can spell it I may as well use it) Good luck, get well and stay safe.

[Pleco in reply to FRreedman]

Thanks for that I'll give it a go

[desquinn Partner Volunteer FMAUK Trustee]

You can also ask your GP as that can do two things. It lets them know your serious about doing more. It can hint that your not happy with the level of support your receiving.

Also they will probably know about what resources are available.

[bourne]

Hi it sounds like you have hit a big low and fed fed up find some strength and put some plans into action go back to your gp go every day week until some one listen to you no look there go to practice manager they hate negativity and no look there go above them now r u helping your self this is very hard to do and it take time you might have to learn to live with your pain and take meds but you can do it good luck for the future and listen to your self and don't push it

[Isla63]

The Dorset Pain Management Service is available on the NHS. Ask your GP for a referral. It doesn’t take the pain away but helps you to manage it better.

[Queenielot]

Not in Bournemouth but there is a brilliant one in London I've been and helped me wasn't taking right medication he changed them all and I feel a lot better its not qured me by a long way but the best thing is I don't feel sluggish were had before I felt very sluggish even if its only one thing he helps you with its worth it a lot of people on here have been to see him find out what they say about him his name is chris jenner

[Pleco in reply to Queenielot]

Thank you, I'm impressed with all the help I'm getting on here, I've only just joined but this is so encouraging, thanks again

[Hel52]

Hi There was one some time ago call Prof Selwyn Richards he specialised in rheumatology at Poole hospital and ran a nhs clinic in Swanage for fibromyalgi he did see patients privately but you need a GP ref sorry I don’t if he’s still practicing look up Poole hospital rheumatologists there is a fibromyalgia clinic in bath again you need to search.

Regards Hel 52

[Pleco in reply to Hel52]

Thank you I'll see if he's still around.