St Thomas Hospital

please can anyone tell me if they have been successful in getting an appointment at st thomas as im going to try and get my doctor to refer me.

[Yols]

Hi pinky56,

My local rheumatologist referred me to St Thomas' Hospital Lupus Unit for confirmation of diagnosis. I now go to London once a year and the rest of the time I see my local rheumy. Hope you manage to get an appointment.

Yols

[Jaxqueline]

I saw my local rheumy for a year with no results. Fortunately I had insurance which sent me to Dr D'Cruz, diagnosed immediately and he referred me to St Thomas' NHS. Not fair I know. A good GP is a blessing. Persevere and keep notes, good luck.... x

[Eleri]

It took a year for my health authority to approve it and then a few more months waiting for an appointment. I printed info from the internet and took it to my GP to convince them that this would be the best way to treat me. As soon as I saw Dr D'Cruz I had a proper diagnosis and treatment. this was 7 years ago. I go twice a year now. Hope this helps. X

[helentad]

Hi, it really depends on your reumy. I asked two at the same hospital then one left and I asked her replacement who was happy to ref me. If you live up north you could also try Prof Moots at the Liverpool Royal University hospital in Aintree as I have been told that is a good clinic as well. Hope it helps Helen