Rheumatologist recommendation needed!

[Sheepcoat]

Hello everyone,

Can anyone recommend a good rheumatologist around Birmingham /West Midlands please? I am willing to travel if it means seeing someone who knows their stuff. I saw a rheumatologist at the QE a few years ago, who almost diagnosed me with lupus, but then said she wasn't convinced I have it, so I've been trying to find answers ever since for my multitude of symptoms. I have got anti ds-DNA and ANA but crithidia and complements negative. Please PM me with any good rheumatologist recommendations and thanks in advance!

[Alisbabas]

Hi,

Isn’t Sandwell or city hospital the lupus centre of excellence?

Ali

[Sheepcoat in reply to Alisbabas]

Hi Alisbabas, yes it is but I would like to see a consultant privately and so want to make sure I see a good one 🙂

[Alisbabas in reply to Sheepcoat]

Hi,

Let me know if you find one as I’m looking also in West Midlands privately but was going good to wait until after covid

Take care

Ali

[Sheepcoat in reply to Alisbabas]

Yes I'll let you know, but think most consultations are over the phone or by video at the moment, so it probably doesn't matter where the doctor is based I suppose!

[Alisbabas in reply to Sheepcoat]

I was recommended dr Nicola Erba at Russell’s Hall but not sure if she does private

[Alisbabas in reply to Alisbabas]

I will inbox you the what they emailed me

[Barbs51]

Hi I see Dr Thomas Sheeran at Cannock hospital he is head of the rheumatology dept and research. I find him very knowledgable and I think he has a private practice in Sutton Coalfield. Good luck 🦋

[Sheepcoat in reply to Barbs51]

That's great, thanks Barbs! I'll look him up. I wonder if he's related to Ed? 😆

[Sheepcoat in reply to Barbs51]

Hi Barbs, just to let you know that I saw Dr Sheeran last week and he does seem very good. He reminded me of Doc Martin! 😆 I've had a load of blood tests so should have the results in about a week or so 😊

[Barbs51 in reply to Sheepcoat]

😅 yes he does.... good to hear things are moving for you all the best 🦋x