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Dr needs fibromyalgia training

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"Dr needs fibromyalgia training"

About: Wythenshawe Hospital / Rheumatology

The doctor I saw said I have fibromyalgia "type" symptoms/syndrome (my wife and I can't agree on the word they used). Read something that says fibromyalgia is the 3rd most common condition seen by rheumatologists in the UK so I think they should know more about it. The doctor seemed to think you need IBS to have fibromyalgia (when only about 60/70% of people actually have both). They also had problems with using tender points to diagnose it and only checked about 2 or 3 points when you should have at least 11 of 18 points for a diagnosis. However I've also read that this test shouldn't be used for a diagnosis any more because doctors find it difficult to do properly.

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Response from Patient Experience Team, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust 6 years ago
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Submitted on 29/12/2017 at 13:21
Published on Care Opinion at 16:59

We were very sorry to receive your comments and concerns via the NHS Choices website about your experiences at Wythenshawe Hospital Rheumatology Department. It is very difficult to respond to the specific concerns you have raised without being able to investigate your concerns in more detail. We take all issues surrounding patient care very seriously and would very much like to hear from you directly about your experience. If you contact our Patient Advice and Liaison Service on 0161 291 5600 or by e-mailing pals@mft.nhs.uk quoting reference number PO17/0258, they will be able to discuss this with you.

Response from Wythenshawe Hospital 6 years ago
Wythenshawe Hospital

Submitted on 29/12/2017 at 13:21
Published on nhs.uk on 23/02/2019 at 18:05

We were very sorry to receive your comments and concerns via the NHS Choices website about your experiences at Wythenshawe Hospital Rheumatology Department. It is very difficult to respond to the specific concerns you have raised without being able to investigate your concerns in more detail. We take all issues surrounding patient care very seriously and would very much like to hear from you directly about your experience. If you contact our Patient Advice and Liaison Service on 0161 291 5600 or by e-mailing pals@mft.nhs.uk quoting reference number PO17/0258, they will be able to discuss this with you.

The Patient Experience Team.

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