Any suggestions for good Rheumys

[Blueeyes57]

I have finally given up the ghost with my current Rheumy Dr. ***** at Salford Royal. I went there after my brilliant doctor at North Manchester, Dr. Pattrick left. He had diagnosed me and looked after my care for over 12 years. This doctor is rude, patronising and seemed totally disinterested. He also suggested he didnt feel any of my symptoms were due to Lupus but has not taken blood or tested my urine for over 12 months so how he knows this i am not sure! I refuse to go back to him but dont know if better to go to someone else there or to ask gp to refer to Kellgren Centre at MRI which i know is centre of excellence? I guess there is a chance MRI will throw doubt on my diagnosis (my bloods had been negative for many years now) but i dont feel safe with ****** as he is not monitoring me properly and i think has labelled me as a hypochondriac! What do others think i would greatly appreciate some advice as have noone to discuss with. Many thanks.

[Paul_Howard Partner LUPUS UK]

Hi Blueeyes57 ,

I'm sorry to hear about your bad experience with this doctor. Have you been in touch with our North West Lupus Group to see if they can personally recommend another doctor in the area? Their website is northwestlupus.org.uk/ and they also have a closed Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/nwlupus

P.S. I'm sorry but I had to edit your post to remove the name of the consultant. I'm afraid it is against the terms of use for this site to name anyone in a negative post as it potentially leaves the charity vulnerable to libel.

[Blueeyes57 in reply to Paul_Howard]

Apologies I didn't realise that. I have asked on the new lupus site and had since helpful replied so thanks.

[Tykle]

I recommend the Kellgren Centre at Manchester Royal Infirmary. The team there are everything you need them to be. You can ask your GP to refer you.

[Blueeyes57 in reply to Tykle]

Thanks for taking the time to reply. I will speak type olto my GP.