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Has anyone had success going Private?

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I'm so frustrated with my daughter just being given Laxido and told its constipation /overflow /incontence and she might grow out of it. I wondered if going private might might to lead to more help?

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From my experience GP don't seem able to help. If you are not already with a paeditritian I would insist you have a referal and really push for it. I have also considered private also.

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HollyGriffo in reply to Frustratedmum1

Thanks for your reply. Shes had 4 different paedriatricians. We got referred last year to a nurse who specialises in incontence as wets herself. But still haven't progressed.she has eczema too, that get infected by her 'accidents'.

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jane-anna

We went private just to speed things up then when problems continued the private consultant referred us to an NHS consultant who is brilliant and loads of support from specialist nurses who we can ring anytime. It was worth the private consultation cost to get to the NHS quicker. Sad that that’s the case but it’s the way things are...

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HollyGriffo in reply to jane-anna

Thanks for your reply. Same question as Hessers...what specialists and consultant did you see? Who has been helpful?

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jane-anna in reply to HollyGriffo

It was a paediatric consultant but think he specialised in bowel etc see a different NHS consultant now who is really nice and helpful but have to say I find the incontinence nurses the most helpful and informative if I need advice...

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Hessers

What private specialist did you see? Is it a paediatric Gastro enterologist? I’m having the same problem

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Jbfs

I’m considering that option with my thirteen year old son too. Our referral got kicked out by paediatrics last year. They referred us to Eric who have been an absolute god send. I’ve now got a different doctor on the case who was appalled by paediatrics response to the referral and is hopefully fighting to get us an appointment with a specialist

I’m glad I’ve found this forum and hearing we are not alone in this tough journey

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