Dr Alan Hakim 2016-11-02 Person 5 5 0

I saw Dr Hakim today, i had much conflict with previous consultants regarding my knees i knew through research, and other people help i was told to go and see Dr Hakim for answers. I must admit before i saw Dr Hakim i lost all trust and faith in doctors that knew little about Hypermobility/EDS... A Physican once wrote "Listen to your patient they are telling you the diagnosis." He certainly did that He was a rather funny amusing humble chap, was amused by what sport i did, he explained everything to me, he helped my with a holistic approach, as that is my belief, he was listening all the way throughout, which helped me to express myself in such a way that a diagnosis could be made. He checked every joint, and everything else. i finally have a sense of closure and moving forwards, we now have a plan in place which I'm happy with. All my questions i got answered that previous doctors could not. Sometimes they say in times of hardship Life isnt about waiting for the storm to pass, but it's about learning to dance in the rain." I now can walk forwards knowing my diagnosis and know that im under good care, of an emphatic doctor, who clearly understands hypermobility, is supportive and caring and is honest in his approach. I finally feel trust again, and have hope and faith............