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"Made me feel like I could manage my condition"

About: University Hospital Wishaw / Rheumatology

(as a service user),

I visited the Rheumatology Occupational Therapist last month as my Rheumatology consultant referred me to them.

I saw Kirsty the Occupational Therapist & I have nothing but praise for her. I was really apprehensive before my appointment, especially as my consultant hadn’t explained why he had referred me in the first place.

Kirsty greeted me with a big smile & made me feel instantly at ease. The first appointment was  really informative & she provided gadgets which have been a godsend, all I have to say is that certain ones have been invaluable.

I returned the following week where we looked at managing fatigue & looked at addressing my low mood & motivation as well as tips on looking after my joints. Again, Kirsty was very knowledgable & made me feel like I could manage my condition.

I would definitely recommend patients who have Fibromyalgia to take up the offer to see an Occupational Therapist & to see Kirsty would be a bonus. 

Thank you Kirsty for your time, patience & help, you are a credit to your profession.

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Response from Fiona Cross, Occupational Therapy Team Leader, University Hospital Wishaw, NHS Lanarkshire 4 years ago
Fiona Cross
Occupational Therapy Team Leader, University Hospital Wishaw,
NHS Lanarkshire
Submitted on 18/06/2019 at 14:11
Published on Care Opinion at 14:50


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Dear Fibrochick,

thank you very much for taking the time to comment on how positive and beneficial, you felt the consultations with Kirsty have been.

I'm glad you found the information and equipment to be of value, in helping you live with Fibromyalgia and deal with pain and difficulties having this condition and trying to continue with normal daily living.

I shall pass on your kind comments to Kirsty re her professionalism,

many thanks

Fiona Cross

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