stefarron Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 I?m at the end of my tether with my GP trying to get the correct HRT treatment. She (yes she) is for some reason reluctant to refer me to a menopause clinic despite being ?treated? for a year now. My symptoms are not managed, it?s a daily battle for me.And I?ve yet to see her face to face, but get a hurried phone call usually having to wait two weeks just for that.Thinking I need to find a new GP and wonder if anyone has any suggestions/recommendations. I live in SE15. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/307023-gp-for-menopause/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabys1st Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 I would avoid DMC Chadwick RD.I needed a script for a recurring condition that whilkst not urgent wwas incredibly uncomfortable.You are asked to ring at 8.00 am along with masses of others and by time get to next in que get told that all days aappts. aare gone and totry again tomorrow when samething canhappen. At9.00am I was told there wasn't a GPin the practice.I explained my position-got told to ring 111 whotold me was a surgery issue..Isaid what had happened, 111 rang surgerybut had no more luck than I had. 111 then gaveme number ofGuys,St Thomasandsummut else who send electronic script to my designated pharmaacist.No-one appears toread hospital clinic letters or if they don't acton them. Feb my Consultant at Barts wrote asking that the dose forone of many drugs he presribed for a serious heart contidition have the dosage raised.It wasn't..Ithought that his request might have arrived after my 4weekly dosset boxes has been madeup. Wasn't in the next months either!!! So rang DMClast week -yes they found a copy of the letter which they had received in Feb.!!!I cd onbut Ithink you get the message.Must praisethe Amin/receptionist staff tho' Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/307023-gp-for-menopause/#findComment-1574861 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waseley Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 If you are unhappy with the service complain to the practice and/or ask for a second opinion Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/307023-gp-for-menopause/#findComment-1574881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabys1st Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 no point complaining...will only get told shortage of Docs. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/307023-gp-for-menopause/#findComment-1574893 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 If you are in their catchment area, The Gardens is good. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/307023-gp-for-menopause/#findComment-1574918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lebanums Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 I'm sorry you are having such a bad time. My wife experienced bad symptoms for a few years, anxiety, manic attacks to the point where an ambulance was called, sleepless nights, etc. The Dr was reluctant to offer the premium HRT, but now she is on the gel and pill. I also subscribed to magnesium supplements for her to help with sleep and manic episodes.I would recommend to see a hormone specialist exclusive of the GP recommendation if you can. I don't believe the GP's are expert enough on these things. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/307023-gp-for-menopause/#findComment-1575245 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agapanthus2005 Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 I know it's not everyone's ideal pathway - but if you're at the end of your tether with a local GP, and are able to pay, then BUPA have a very good dedicated menopause service (with experts in the field) for ?250 (and you don't need to have an existing, or take out a BUPA plan to access it). https://www.bupa.co.uk/health/payg/menopause-plan Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/307023-gp-for-menopause/#findComment-1575302 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cora Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 Menopause is not treated nearly seriously enough but I think the tide is very slowly turning. I have resorted to a private practice recommended to me. It's incredibly expensive but if I can get my symptoms under control it will have been worth it. Newson Health. Got my appointment today so fingers crossed.It is really worth feeding back to the Quality Care Commission who inspect GP services and have real clout. https://give-feedback-on-care.service.cqc.org.uk/form/what-you-want-to-tell-us-about?searchReferrer=start-questionsTelephone: 03000 616161 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/307023-gp-for-menopause/#findComment-1575372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
katherines Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 Ask your GP for a hospital specialist referral. I did this & was told there would be a long wait but the doctor called me a week later & prescribed a natural progesterone rather than the cheaper synthetic version that GP?s normally give out. However after trying various HRT which failed to stop my migraines, I stopped all the drugs & had better results by following a book The Natural Menopause Plan: Maryon Stewart. One of her most useful recommendations was increasing plant oestrogen (isoflavenes) via food & supplements. A good one is Promensil Double Strength. I appreciate menopause is different for everyone but GP?s don?t have the resources. It?s better to do your research online and tell them what you need. In many cultures this phase of womanhood is seen as a time of freedom and rebirth where the wisdom of age can be shared and appreciated. Good luck with finding the support you need. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/307023-gp-for-menopause/#findComment-1576027 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soylent Green Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 What treatment are you on? If you are taking HRT and symptoms persist, could it be something else other than menopause? Or if you have used 'treated' in inverted commas because you are not yet on any medication, could it be that you are still perimenopausial and your periods have not yet stopped? HRT is not prescribed to women who still bleed. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/307023-gp-for-menopause/#findComment-1576404 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siduhe Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Quote HRT is not prescribed to women who still bleedYou can usually begin HRT as soon as you start experiencing menopausal symptoms, including irregular periods. Plenty of women taking HRT who still experience periods. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/307023-gp-for-menopause/#findComment-1576409 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxalis Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 This is a useful site for info https://www.newsonhealth.co.uk/resources/#factsheets Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/307023-gp-for-menopause/#findComment-1576518 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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