London Lupus Centre ( London Bridge Hospital )

[Loopy-loo]

Has anybody attended the above hospital as a private patient and been seen by Mr Andrews. Thanks in advance.

[tintin49]

i was going to go to this hospital but it would have cost me £1000.00 to have all my bloods taken etc so too expensive for me but some of the doctors work in royal free cant remember thier names and i believe also at st thomas's which has a nhs lupus centre.

there is no cure for lupus so for me anyway its a delivery thing and how you get on with your doctor. which you can always change or in my experience they can drop you lol x

good luck sorry i dont know the answer to your post just a personal comment

[allix in reply to tintin49]

I go to the London Bridge Hospital as a private patient but I see Prof. Hughes. Its all very efficient though, bloods done and results within 5 days. I am pleased with my treatment.

[Loopy-loo in reply to allix]

Thanks for replying. Unfortunately Prof. Hughes is fully booked until the middle of January. The only consultant available is is Mr Andrews ? I have an appointment for Friday 16th November.I am hoping that I can at least get some answers to my questions.So looking forward to going.Keep well.

[Purpletop in reply to Loopy-loo]

How did it go today at London Bridge? Were you able to make it and was it helpful?

[Loopy-loo in reply to Purpletop]

Hi Purpletop,

Found Mr Andrews very knowledgeable regarding lupus etc. Said that my lupus is under control at the moment but was stumped with some of the symptoms I have been experiencing.! Have had more blood taken and am going to see him again next Friday. The Sciatica I have at the moment could take 4 months to heal. Rest,rest.lol x

[Purpletop in reply to Loopy-loo]

4 months! Has he told you things you didn't expect?

[Loopy-loo in reply to Purpletop]

No not really. I was told it would be 4 to 6 weeks for it to heal.It did not feel as if it was healing, although the pain is not as intense as it was last week. Rest,rest. lol.

Take care.

[Loopy-loo in reply to tintin49]

Hello tintin,

Thanks a lot for the info. As I am going away for three months from December I really haven't the time to be referred. I will keep this in mind for the future.I do have a really bad flare at the moment so am desparate to see somebody.xx

[tintin49]

i know the feeling loopy-loo about flaring feel like the olympic torch most of the time x

[browneyedgal]

Try Dr D Cruz at St Thomas, he also practices at London Lupus Centre ( London Bridge Hospital ) too. He is brilliant. I have been under his care for nearly 15 years and I can honestly say that I have had the best care ever. Dr D Cruz and his team of support staff and nurses are so proactive and thorough. Try to get your gp to refer you. I know he sees patients from as far away as Devon (you end up speaking to other patients whilst waiting) and they make the journey in despite the pain/inconvenience it causes. Good luck! xx

[Loopy-loo in reply to browneyedgal]

Hello browneyedgal,

Thanks for replying. I did try to see Dr D Cruz as I had heard that he is very good . Unfortunately he is booked up until February.The only consultant I could see quickly was Dr Andrews. i am hoping that perhaps he will be more helpful than my local rheumatoiigy clinic.Take care. x