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Recommendations for rheumatologist for polymyalgia
Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2021 4:50 pm
by kansas
Can anyone recommend a rheumatologist who is particularly au fait with the auto immune disorder called polymyalgia rheumatica.
Thank you
Re: Recommendations for rheumatologist for polymyalgia
Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2021 5:10 pm
by trevnhil
Unless you are going privately I think you will need a referral from your GP.. So, would it not be a good idea to ask him or her.
I am seeing a Rheumatologist, for Rheumatoid Arthritis and I have found him to be very good.. His name is Doctor Therapontos at the Iasis Hospital. But my problem is mainly joints and only a little about the muscles.. But after a week or more and for a few months, I have had no pain, and no loss of movement..
Re: Recommendations for rheumatologist for polymyalgia
Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2021 5:33 pm
by kansas
Thanks trevnhil, I already have a referral from my GP but I've not been overly impressed on the last couple of visits to the rheumy.
Re: Recommendations for rheumatologist for polymyalgia
Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2021 5:54 pm
by trevnhil
I hope it is not the one I mentioned
Re: Recommendations for rheumatologist for polymyalgia
Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2021 6:05 pm
by kansas
No, it's not. I think one of my friends sees Dr Therapontos. thanks for the recommendation.
Re: Recommendations for rheumatologist for polymyalgia
Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2021 8:02 am
by Rubymou
I would also recommend Dr Therapontos at the Iasis. I see him because of Ankylosing Spondylitis which is also an auto immune condition.
Re: Recommendations for rheumatologist for polymyalgia
Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2021 2:13 pm
by Sadie
kansas wrote: ↑Thu Apr 29, 2021 5:33 pm
Thanks trevnhil, I already have a referral from my GP but I've not been overly impressed on the last couple of visits to the rheumy.
I’ve changed rheumatologists too
Re: Recommendations for rheumatologist for polymyalgia
Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2021 4:13 pm
by josef k
Dr Therapontos is very good with psoriasis as well.
Re: Recommendations for rheumatologist for polymyalgia
Posted: Sat May 01, 2021 7:51 am
by kansas
Sadie, I think we're talking about the same rheumatologist near Paps supermarket. Have you found a new one that you're happy with?
Re: Recommendations for rheumatologist for polymyalgia
Posted: Sun May 02, 2021 10:01 am
by Sadie
kansas wrote: ↑Sat May 01, 2021 7:51 am
Sadie, I think we're talking about the same rheumatologist near Paps supermarket. Have you found a new one that you're happy with?
I’ll send you details via your messages
Re: Recommendations for rheumatologist for polymyalgia
Posted: Tue May 04, 2021 1:41 pm
by kansas
Thanks for the information......
Is Dr Therapontos resident at the Iasis, or does he visit on a particular day each week?
It would be useful to have this information before I call. Thank you.
Re: Recommendations for rheumatologist for polymyalgia
Posted: Tue May 04, 2021 2:01 pm
by trevnhil
I am not sure which city he is based or lives at, but I do know he has a clinic in Limassol as well as one in the Iasis at Paphos. So therefore he is not available all week. However I have seen him at 7-30 in the morning at Paphos and a Saturday afternoon..