Rheumatologist?

[AnniesRyder5]

Dear all

Unfortunately as my surgery is not really functioning I would be grateful if anyone could recommend a specialist in the Rutland/Leicestershire area please.

Many thanks in anticipation

Ann

[MrsNails]

Hi Ann

If you drop jinasc a PM (Private Message) she has a List of Recommended Rheumatologists & hopefully one in your area.

Regards

MrsN

[AnniesRyder5 in reply to MrsNails]

Thank you 😊

[jinasc in reply to MrsNails]

I will look at my messages, however she has been diagnosed with PMR and so I am not hopeful she will get a referral unless their are complications.

AS you know a person with GCA symptoms turning up at A&E with symptoms will always be seen as a priority,

As you know PMR is Primary Care and GCA Secondary Care and unless their are complications with PMR it is unlikely that they will get a recommendation - especially as the NHS is under pressure.

Mind that probably does not apply to private consultations.

[AnniesRyder5 in reply to jinasc]

Ok but could I go privately?

[MrsNails in reply to jinasc]

I’ve just seen the New Referral Guidelines to Rheumatology…..If you haven’t seen them jinasc l can send you a link

MrsN

[jinasc in reply to MrsNails]

Yes that would be fine.

[jinasc]

I have answered that question above.

[piglette]

Dear Annie, why do you think you need a specialist/rheumatologist? In fact 75% of people with PMR only ever see their GP. You will need to be referred by your GP if you go through the NHS, however if you were to go privately you could go directly.

[AnniesRyder5]

Ok thanks for that

[MrsNails]

Annie - l have PM’d you

[Elizabethjane7861]

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