Anyone know of a good Rheumatologist in the Lancashire/Burnley area?

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[Yorky]

Don't know any names, but I do know that the hospital in Salford has a keen interest in Scleroderma.

[Hidden]

Yes, Prof Arianne Herrick and her team at Salford Royal, I'm fortunate to live just 10 mins away but she sees patients from far and wide. Alongside Prof Herrick,Salford Uni at the hospital carry out lots of research into Scleroderma. She has helped me enormously over the years. She is also an advisor for the Raynauds and Scleroderma newsletter and often has a feature research programmes. I am presently in the said hosp near the end of a 3 week stay under her care.

[titanicus in reply to Hidden]

Yes Jan 1, that is an excellent piece of information.

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Wow Jan! I did not know these people existed. I live in salford so this is perfect. I just a google search of her name and her contact details came up. Am I able to contact her or is she someone you need doctor referral for?

Thank you

Hope your treatment went well

Sophie

[BarbJ in reply to Hidden]

Hi I'm under Professor Herrick and wholeheartedly agree with all the comments above. I live in Stoke-on-Trent and I just asked my GP if she would refer me as there isn't a scleroderma specialist in my area. I'm lucky with my GP too, she was very happy to do so.

[Hidden in reply to BarbJ]

Thanks BarbJ that's good to know. I'm not sure whether my condition is severe enough to speak to a specialist? If you don't mind me asking in what way has she assisted you?

Thanks

Sophie

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

I'm pretty sure you need a referral. I was initially under Mr McKenna at Trafford, an excellent rheumatologist, for over 15yrs although I'd known Prof Herrick during this time due to partaking in studies, student doctor exams etc for her via Mr McKenna. Then, as my condition worsened Mr McKenna began joint care with her. 6yrs on and I'm now really under her sole care although in some instances as I'm 'out of area' (even though only 2 mile away), and not under Salford it may be I wouldn't be entitled to some resources and would have to be referred back for them. Good Luck, maybe see you in her clinic sometime!!.

Ps. I got home at last 4 days ago after over 3 weeks of various treatments for various complications of Scleroderma, although,while there I had my many annual tests, the Prof always makes sure you get a thorough MOT once a year, ha ha!! x

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

That's sounds like a thorough service!

Thank you for sharing this into with me.

I'm not a scleroderma sufferer so perhaps I'm not eligible... But I will speak to my GP. Thank you.

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

As a rheumatologist she specialises in various related conditions, inc raynauds and RA which I also have therefore may also hopefully be helpful to you

[AHM42]

I would wholeheartedly agree with the comments given. Salford Royal has an excellent reputation under the leadership of rheumatologist, Prof Ariane Herrick. Do ask for a referral.

AHM

[Lil_Dee]

Interesting to see how many of us are under Prof Herrick round here !!!

I am under Rheumy at my local hospital (I'm in Stockport) who referred me to Prof Herrick, when they had to admit me for Iloprost a few years ago, so now I'm under two specialists !

I've also participated in some of the studies that they do at Salford Royal (reminds me, I must ring them about the one they're doing now actually......) the results of which are published.

If you're really lucky, you can read all about thes studies they do, as a lot of results are on the walls in and around one of the areas they perform many of the Sclero tests (Bucket of cold water anyone - and no, I'm not kidding !?!?) They make interesting reading whilst waiting to be called - That's assuming I've remembered to bring my glasses !!