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Dr Ilan Lieberman 2016-01-11 Person 5 5 0

Feedback for Pain Clinic with Dr Lieberman I suffer from 3 different chronic and largely untreatable pain conditions as a result of MS. They are all life inhibiting and are only ever going to worsen. Before coming to the Wythenshawe pain clinic I have seen and been written off by another pain clinic, two neurosurgeons, had two unsuccessful and damaging brain procedures, been told I had exhausted all available medications and would have to learn to live with the pain. I, therefore, cannot convey the delight to be seen by Dr Lieberman. While he has been totally upfront about the likely low outcomes from other treatments he has provided a varied treatment plan with options and previously unexplored medications. It is so refreshing to see someone who thinks outside the box; does research on new treatments; appreciates what it means to live with chronic, unending agony; and most importantly can communicate all of that concisely and with consideration. Both he and his team have been helpful, efficient and have an amazing turn around time. Unlike my previous experiences, I have not been left for months on ineffective medications, I have not had to wait for hospital to GP communications before accessing medications, I have not been told my symptoms do not fit. Instead, I have been treated like a person with a lifelong affliction. Both Dr Lieberman and myself recognise that this isn't going to be cured but giving up is also not an option. I have hope again and that has value beyond measure.