It definitely seems going private for a neurologist appointment is the best option now, not sure I can handle waiting on the NHS.
Does anybody in the Glasgow area or even Scotland really have any recommendations? If it’s not a hassle could I also get a ballpark figure of the price range. I’ve always wanted to go private but have never really had the means however the not knowing part is unbearable and I would like to get this diagnosed so I can have a little bit of closure at least.
I know it’s not Glasgow but I contacted the Edinburgh clinic and was advised it would be £200 for a neurologist appointment- my diagnosis came before I cracked and went private!My NHS neurologist is based at the southern general though, I am NHS Lanarkshire, he’s quite good though not an ms specialist ( he has now referred me on to his collegue)
Last year I saw an MS neurologist at the Southern General, they were excellent. I found I had around a 3 month wait. Unfortunately I had to move house for work and I am now with Fife NHS. I have experienced a 6 month wait to see a neurologist here. My new doctor told me that the best MS neurologists in the country are based at Glasgow. Please be patient and you will be seen.
I too have been tempted to go private as diagnosis seems to take forever. I’m now 1 year and 3 months into awaiting diagnosis. I fully expect it to take at least 2 years to receive a diagnosis. This is what happens when you leave Glasgow
hi jp did you manage to find a neurologist yet and get a price i think i might end up going same way the one i had at the southern was a locum from cambridge and a complete moron (in my humble opinion) doesnt seem to know her a**e from her elbow
