Author: PeterPeter
Date: Jan 21, 2008 10:30
On 20 Jan, 17:55, "Jayne" yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
>> Nobody seems particularly interested in the UK group, which is amazing
>> considering the poor state of many NHS hospital based rheumatology
>> services. (eg I am told that in certain areas funding is available for
>> anti tnf drugs, but the patients can't get to see the consultant (due
>> to shortage of personnel) who has to recommend them). I look in at the
>> UK group from time to time, but it just doesn't seem worth the
>> trouble. Better to post here where there is more interest and more
>> help and info when you need it.
>
>> Peter
>
> I have been taking a rest generally from newsgroups, and as far as arthritis
> is concerned I haven't a lot to post about. I was posting as I recovered
> from my knee replacement as it was relevant.
>
> However, I have to say that what you say about the NHS is a bit of a
> sweeping statement. Not all people find your personal experiences to be
> true. I have a wonderful rheumatology department, had no problems at all
> getting anti-tnf treatment, and had the same experience with orthopaedics. ...
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