Medical treatment in The States

[FletchingStraight]

Does anyone have any experience of travelling to the US for medical treatment?

My DD has been unwell for a number of years & getting progressively worse to the point where she can no longer attend school (yr8). She's under a variety of specialists & although some tests done are out of range they're not hugely so. So she doesn't fit into a nice neat box for the Drs & they're scratching their heads & just offering lifestyle & psychological support - it's NOT anxiety.

We're all fed up & just want to help our girl have a more normal life so are seriously considering whether the US can offer anything different. I've researched where we may go but haven't contacted them yet - I've asked for some tests to be updated here as not done for nearly a year so want that data first.

Anyone have any experience of accessing healthcare there? I know it'll be expensive but we as a family can't continue like this.

It was more if she needs a hospital stay for their tests or treatment rather than because she is sick if you see what I mean.

Anything's possible, but it doesn't sound to me like she's going to require a surgical intervention and the vast majority of testing is done outpatient unless the patient is already hospitalized. The first thing she needs is a diagnosis.

@MissConductUS I'll message you if that's ok.

@Coyoacan I know you weren't just didn't want to come across as rude 

@Tempichanges she's already being treated for MCAS but hasn't tolerated some of the meds & they're not acknowledging her GI symptoms are related. I also have mcas so know they most probably are, or there's something else going on in tandem, but what what do I know! We're under Drs in London, waiting to see the top mcas guy privately but he has admitted he may not be able to help! NHS has been abysmal for her

Thanks to all.

@SummerCycling not wealthy but we can find a certain amount of money. We're just desperate as the impact is huge right now & will continue to affect her future. I agree the US can do more which is why we need to research the possibility.

The NHS are streaks behind, not just the US but many parts of Europe too. They're constrained by bureaucracy & budgets. Plus in majority of our experience there's an attitude with medics of placing you into a box that they understand. If you don't fit 🤷‍♀️ must be a MH issue.

Several thousand pounds…. Yeah right. Look to spend a lot more than that!

@Throwncrumbs thanks, helpful input