I know this is an old thread but if got some info about UV light therapy in Ireland my life could change for the better.
Two years ago I had to leave Dublin because I had very severe eczema and couldn't find a dermatologist. I was given an appointment with a specialist exactly 12 months after I was referred by a GP. At the time I was living in Ireland (I'm originally from Italy) had a nice job and a normal life.
When eczema started to get worse I had to leave Ireland because I simply couldn't live like that and wait for a year. My body was itchy, I was disfigured and I couldn't sleep at night. There seemed to be no way to solve the problem. Then I decided to go back to Italy (where life is harder in terms of job opportunities and cost of living) and there I was treated immediately for free (public health system). I am now going twice a week to hospital to get this UV light therapy in light boxes and I can live a normal life but as soon as I stop my treatments eczema gets worse again. I feel sad that I cannot have a normal life in Dublin and I had to go back to Italy leaving a job, a house and many friends (I lived in Dublin for almost 10 years). Does anybody know how I could solve this problem? I would like to get in touch with huskerdu but I'm new to this forum and still have to figure out how to send PMs.
I know that the private route is very expensive in Ireland and the public has long waiting lists...
If anybody knows how to solve this and find a way to get UV light treatment in Dublin...that would be appreciated and make a huge difference!
Thanks a lot in advance.