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I always feel respected and supported

Posted By Wendyb6969

"I always feel respected and supported"

About: Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh at Little France / Pain management

(as the patient),

I've been on under the NHS Lothian Pain Clinic since 2016 for severe spinal stenosis following an accident in 2011. I've seen several Consultants during this time, however  Mr Marple is an exceptional doctor. He is not only knowledgeable, but also caring, compassionate, and truly listens to me. I always feel respected and supported, and I’m extremely grateful for the excellent care I receive.

I've recently had a significant increase in pain, due to the spinal stenosis progressing and went for my usual spinal injections. Mr Marple looked at my recent MRI and could see the amount of pain I was in, and the increase in my pain medication and decided to do an extra procedure to try to help me there and then. 

I'm truly grateful to be under Mr Marple, he is a credit to NHS Lothian and I can't thank him enough. 
 
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Response from Claire Withnell, Patient Experience Officer, Patient Experience Team, NHS Lothian last week
Claire Withnell
Patient Experience Officer, Patient Experience Team,
NHS Lothian

Submitted on 26/08/2025 at 10:19
Published on Care Opinion at 10:19

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Dear Wendyb6969,

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us regarding the NHS Lothian Pain Clinic and in particular Mr Marple.

I am sorry you have been experiencing such pain due to your previous accident and subsequent spinal stenosis. I am glad that you were able to be treated at your most recent appointment by Mr Marple and that he recognised and listened to your concerns about your increase in pain. I hope that this extra procedure has eased some of your pain at this time.

Your feedback has been shared with the Pain Management team and Mr Marple, and I am sure they will be delighted to receive it.

Best wishes,

Claire

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