Has anyone been referred by their GP to a fatigue specialist? My private health insurance have said that they are happy to cover a referral but they don’t know who to refer me to! I am already seeing a clinical psychologist at my local cancer centre following a referral by my oncologist but I really need to see someone who can advise me on every aspect of fatigue. We don’t have a fatigue clinic locally ( I live in South Wales) so I’m looking for an alternative.Any thoughts? I’m 2 years on from active treatment.
Hi ruthu
Here’s the fatigue information on the BCC site and please feel free to call our helpliners as they may have further ideas for you regarding a fatigue specialist:
Hi Ruthu and Naz,
I’ve not heard of specialists in fatigue, tricky since it covers a wide range of areas. I’m hoping to get to go to an event arranged by a hospital (in London) in a week or 2s time and will let you know if I find out if there is a specialist. I wonder whether a really good nutritionist could help layered on top of getting out for a regular walk, trying yoga etc?
Naz - I saw a clinical psychologist around the time I had radio. I did find it helpful…first sessions were chat then focused on things which came out of that, for me that was stuff to do with not having kids v risk if I didn’t take Tamoxifen, my incredibly tiny family being so disappointing unengaged through my diagnosis and treatment, background stuff to do with why I don’t have kids, why I struggle to accept offers of help from pretty much anyone, and how I see my future. I think either the bcn or gp can refer you. Hope that helps…I need to respond to you on another string!
Seabreeze