DOES ANYONE KNOW OF AN NHS SPECIALIST IN SCOTLAND?

[larsonsmum]

Does anyone know of an NHS specialist in Scotland?

[sooze23]

I would like to know this too so I can direct my GP

[larsonsmum in reply to sooze23]

I am in Aberdeenshire

[Angeluskat]

NHS Lothian Primary Care Lymphoedema Clinic

Tel: [phone]

Physiotherapy Department, Wester Hailes Healthy Living Centre,

30 Harvesters Way, Edinburgh, EH14 3JF

I know its in Edinburgh but if you contact them, they might be able to put you in touch with someone local to you. I deal with them and they have been really great and helpful so far.

[larsonsmum]

Thank you so much Angeluskat.

[gill2806]

there is an NHS Grampian service, named Chronic Oedema Service, currently based at Woodend Hospital but with clinics in Aberdeenshire. Your GP can refer

[larsonsmum]

I'm told that is only for oedema due to heart, MS or cancer.

[skybluepink in reply to larsonsmum]

Can lipo-lymphoedema come before Cancer & why the discrimination using Mc Millan Nurses to meet it out Why so unreasonable & undemocratic. In fact unethical & unprofessional I don't get the funding excuse . They can back up all these wars.It is questionable Maths by Treasury & not acceptable ?

[lizmurphy61]

I am waiting to see one in Edinburgh I have just been diagnosed with it so my gp has sent a letter to them so I am waiting on an appointment to see them

[larsonsmum in reply to lizmurphy61]

Thank you for replying Good Luck.

[Raven345]

Download some of the information in regards to this condition and print it out, then give it to your doctor, then they will know you are more informed about this condition, it will be harder for you to be fobbed of. This condition was recognised medically over 40 years ago and is more recognised by the medical profession than you'd be led to believe. I was told by a specialist n this area that 11 percent of woman have this condition at different stages degrees. I was also told by the same specialist, due to the vast amount of people suffering from it, there is not enough monies in the NHS to want to recognise it and treat people. This is why you need to go back to your doctor with the information you have allocated and ask her outright if she knows and could she or here refer you. Good luck.

[larsonsmum in reply to Raven345]

Thanks for your reply - I have plenty info, and have very complex health issues, which can kind of complicate issues, as I get referred round and round in circles!!

[skybluepink in reply to Raven345]

You must be joking it is as much as their wage is worth as on contracts .They sold their souls to the questionable LAs holding our NHS funds questionably & with bias .It is also a gender issue .My new GPs , even the women refuse to take or examine or implement saying they are directing to manage before diagnosis & not collaborating - ignoring the NHS Constitution .I am alive now because I watch symptons & their treatment carefully but it is costing in stress, money & time !

[winky4611]

There is a DR at Nine Wells in Dundee I will have to get his name .. I went to see him . He said I have it . but I am not a candidate for the lipo .So frustrating ..I am 62 .. He is the head and does lectures all over the UK

[larsonsmum]

Thanks, I have heard of someone at Ninewells. I am south of Aberdeen towards Stonehaven, so that isn't too far from me

[Eyes2blue in reply to larsonsmum]

Hi could you give me more details please as I now live in Dundee please.

[kellyanne1947 in reply to Eyes2blue]

Hi there is a Mr Munloch at nine Wells hospital he is.in the plastic surgery depth. I saw him 2 years ago but my lipolymphodeama was to advanced for lipod I am 70years old he is very nice and very straight talking. Go to your GPS tell him you wish to see Mr Munloch he will then apply to see if you can get ref.to Nine Wells for consultation hope this helps.

[larsonsmum in reply to kellyanne1947]

Thanks for this - I recently got a referral to someone in Aberdeen, but have heard of this gentleman too.

[winky4611 in reply to kellyanne1947]

That is him

[sooze23]

I gathered info and took to my doctor who in his wisdom decided my best bet was to be referred to general surgeons in Oban and yesterday met with (as it turned out her main area of expertise is in the bowls) a surgeon who I then had to convince that it was lipoedema and not lymphoedema - she had no knowledge of this condition inspite of a copy of the notes I had given to my doctor being in my records.

It has now been decided to refer me to a vascular surgeon in Glasgow

I think it will be a long journey

[Raven345]

NHS Greater Glasgow&Clyde Primary Care Division. Specialist Lymphodema Clinic. 70 Commercial Road, Glasgow G5 OPQ. Good Luck

[winky4611 in reply to Raven345]

I have been there , they measure you for compression garments and do massage for pain , that is all I know , but no surgery they refer you