Fibro specialist in Manchester area?

[nuttytartuk2003]

Hi,

Can anyone recommend a Fibro specialist in the Manchester area?

My doc won't refer me to anyone so I'll have to go private.

Irene x

[sarah111]

patient.co.uk/support/F...

fibroaction.org/pages/N...

[nuttytartuk2003 in reply to sarah111]

Thanks sarah but I cant get either of these links to open

Irene x

[66Amanda66]

Hi, i see a Dr or Mr Makin, hes a pain specialist based at Hope, also known as Salford Royal i think, in Salford, he is very good but the waiting list is massive, but if he does Private it will be quicker, phone the hospital and ask for his secretary.

I have only been with him a couple of months but already ive seen a clinical psychologist, and a sleep clinic,also changed my pills a little and he is very thorough.

.I feel quite positive he recognises my problems and is working with me to alleviate my symptoms. Unfortunately i have just received a letter cancelling my appointment and putting it back by 3 months ;-( so not happy about that, but if you can afford private that wont be the case.

Good luck, amanda x

[nuttytartuk2003 in reply to 66Amanda66]

Thanks for the info, i'll look into it, to be honest I cant afford it, my mum has offered to pay for it because I asked my doctor to refer me to a pain clinic or someone that knows more about the condition but he told me there are no pain clinics he can refer me to or any specialists on fibro, I know hes lying!!

The only treatment i've been offered since diagnosis is pain killers which don't work anymore.

Irene x

[66Amanda66]

Maybe change your doctor or just insist that you need a specialist pain doctor, he obviously doesnt recognise how your feeling! its so frustrating isnt it, wish you all the best, amanda x

[Ima1956]

Try getting a referral to Professor Jones Rheumatologist at Salford Royal he specialises in Fybromyalgia research

[Ima1956]

Another option is referral to Salford pain clinic Dr Richard Makin he is very good

[Ima1956]

If going private research the Dr first but try NHS tell your Dr you want referring if he/she refuses put in a complaint. You have a right to choose which hospital it's called choose and book hope this helps