Guess Who Has an Appointment With Dr Rod Hughes? - PMRGCAuk

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Guess Who Has an Appointment With Dr Rod Hughes?

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Thank you PMRPro for suggesting I go further afield and see someone who has experience, knowledge and a good reputation in this area! I see him on January 30th.

Fingers crossed he has a more sensible, less drastic, taper down plan.

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Rugger

Wishing you all the best for the consultation.

in reply to Rugger

Thank you!!!

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I hope he doesn't diappoint! Just week to wait...

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Insight329

That’s wonderful! Of course I don’t know him, but his name is mentioned in this forum alot in a very positive light. Find comfort in knowing that in just a few days you’ll be seen by someone that so many speak highly of and was recommended to you by a pro. Exciting news!

in reply to Insight329

It is exciting!

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PMRproAmbassador in reply to Insight329

If you read my profile you'll see I'm ony a pro at PMR!!

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Insight329 in reply to PMRpro

Ha. Your medical knowledge blows me away! PMRpro, you are one smart cookie.

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PMRproAmbassador in reply to Insight329

I have worked in the medical field all my life and spent over 30 years translating science and medicine texts from German to English - you do need a lot of background knowledge. And I've been learning about PMR as a specialist subject for the last 9 years now (that's scary!) and have lived with its effects for 14 (even scarier) ...

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Jackoh

All the very best. Let us know how you get on. ( with another picture of course!!)

in reply to Jackoh

...but of course!

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