Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) - Medical specialists

The Princess Grace Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare, is a renowned centre of excellence located in the heart of London. The hospital offers access to some of the UK's top consultants, across all disciplines, including: Orthopaedic care Digestive disease Urology Women's health Sports medicine Patients at the Princess Grace Hospital can be assured that they will receive only the best quality care, from the best specialists in London. The hospital is equipped with cutting-edge equipment and technology, including the Da Vinci robotic surgical system, Nanoknife cancer treatment technology and SmartPill. The Princess Grace Hospital is a part of HCA Healthcare UK, one of the country's leading private healthcare providers with a network of renowned private care facilities spanning the country.

The Belfast Rheumatology Clinic is a premier provider of musculoskeletal care in Belfast, led by a skilled and compassionate team of consultant rheumatologists with over 30 years of combined experience in rheumatology. All three are certified in musculoskeletal ultrasound by the European Federation of Societies for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology. It is the first clinic in Northern Ireland to be dedicated entirely to arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions. The team offers services and support from investigation and diagnosis to treatment and management of ailments relating to the joints, bones, and connective tissues, such as: Arthritis (rheumatoid, osteoarthritis, and psoriatic) Lupus Scleroderma Gout Fibromyalgia Back pain Neck Pain Osteoporosis Inflammatory disorders With cutting-edge equipment and facilities, the Belfast Rheumatology Clinic provides patients with top care and advanced options in diagnosis and treatment. Each treatment programme is bespoke to best address the particular needs and goals of the patient, whilst also valuing their participation when making decisions.

The Runnymede Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, is a centre of excellence for private healthcare in Chertsey, Surrey. It specialises in cardiology, gastroenterology, general surgery, gynaecology, orthopaedic surgery and urology. The hospital offers physiotherapy for patients post-operatively. It's staffed by chartered, state-registered physiotherapists who treat sports injuries and conditions like sprains, whiplash and female pelvic health problems. In conjunction with its general medicine experts, the hospital also offers a rehabilitation service for patients who have a history of bone or muscle pain, or mobility constraints after surgery (such as a hip or knee replacement). The hospital's imaging department, which has recently been fully refurbished, houses X-ray and CT scanners for diagnosis and interventional examinations for various conditions. Exercise tests can also be performed on-site. In addition, the Runnymede Hospital offers access to private GPs, health assessments and an on-site pharmacy.