Well after kicking up a fuss and throwing a strop I finally got a call from the GP who, having spoken to me is more than happy to prescribe the ant-isickness tablets I need. Next time I think I'll just visit the surgery and speak to the Dr, a bit of a waste of their time resource-wise but saves them having to check my notes etc, yes that was intended to be sarcastic...... I think I'm still frustrated as following a conversation with the Practice Manager who went away and said she would speak to the GP she rang back to say there was a restriction on the pill and GP was unable to prescribe..... what restriction I ask? I don't know said the Practice Manager....... anyway the GP explained it all and my prescription is now winging it's way over to the pharmacist electronically! Result! xx
Update: GP's don't want to help: Well after... - My Ovacome
Update: GP's don't want to help
Hi Katmal, how silly can they be. I would understand if it was a dangerous drug but a sickness tablet isn't dangerous is it? Maybe if you had a few hundred boxes of them & throw them at the GP then they might turn out being dangerous!!! I can imagine with your frustration that this could be easily thought of.
I know my old surgery was very poor & while waiting in a very long line of frustrated patients one day one lady took her empty pill bottle & throw it at the receptionist. I know that was wrong but the receptionist was the most nasty & rude person you could imagine. The strange thing was no one seemed shocked.
I sent a e-mail to my old surgery complaining they said if I didn't reply with in 2 day of sending me their e-mail then the would close my complaint. I was a few days too late to reply by then they had closed the e-mail all together & now you can't contact them by e-mail. Maybe they were receiving too many complaints.
The fact you are such a strong supporter on here helping so many others that it does up set me to see you being treated so badly. Take care Cindyxx
Hi Cindy
Turns out that in some people Domperidone can affect the heart (some might say I don't have one lol) if taken regularly, however, I explained at every step of the argument I have been having with the surgery that I only take them when needed. I can go a week or more without taking/needing them. The Dr who rang obviously hadn't had this information passed on, a fact she commented on herself. It has left a bitter taste in my mouth, I can only begin imagine how others who have to fight 'the system' over bigger issues must feel. Thank you for your concern xx
Hi Katmal, I think it's poor commutation between the GP & others at your surgery. I am glad you now have it & hope they put it back on repeat for you. Take care Cindyxx
Kathy wish I'd known about this! I've got a basket full of domperidone that I was trying to get rid of a short while ago!! You'd have been welcome to it! X
Great news!
Well i'm glad that you finally got this sorted Katmal, although you really shouldn't have had to jump through so many bl00dy hoops to get there and waste so much valuable emotional energy at the same time!
We seem to have a really great set up at our GP's...when you call to ask to see one, the 'on call' doctor that day calls you in the morning to figure out what's up. Most of the time, they can deal with whatever it is over the phone, but if they feel someone ought to see you, they book you in for that afternoon. It's a great way of not clogging up the appointments with folk who don't really need to be there but just need a quick 5min convo with a doctor on the phone.
Also, when I was caring for my darling Mum (who was stage 4 and palliative) we were basically put on a 'gold level' service in relation to GP's/Nurses/Prescriptions etc. So whenever I needed Mum's meds to be tweaked or we were running low, i literally emailed/called our Mac nurse and a phone call later, the meds were waiting for me at the pharmacist! Absolute god send and a real blessing as i know we were very lucky to receive such attentive care!
Hope the pills do the job hun and you start to feel a bit better soon xx
Thanks. I know when I nursed my mum at home in her final days her GPs (a husband and wife team) were absolutely amazing (if you discount the out of hours locum I rang for advice and who told me it didn't matter how much morphine I gave my mum to ease her pain as she was going to die anyway, and that call was recorded by the surgery!). Alls well that ends well, just hope it makes my current GP surgery think a little more.xx
My GP has the same set up as Jemima in terms of a quick chat with the duty dr and a proper appointment the same day if needed. Mind you, a non-urgent appt will have a 3 week wait 🙄
I'm also a 'gold' patient, and get access to a doctor whenever I need it and as soon as I need it. One of the perks of the condition...
I go and see them if I need to...like to see the whites of their eyes(!)
Having said that fell out with my sons GP( when I cried at home for the first time since I was diagnosed when I did not cry), when he actually did the opposite to what he said he would do. He did not think I would see the letter.
My husband went to see him to complain ...we thought he was a good acqaintance, if not a friend as such... and he did appear very shame faced. I told the Practice manager I thought he needed help(!) I do not understand how seemingly competent people cannot sort out this government!
I used to love domperidone not only did it sort my sickness but it was good for bloating. My prescription was stopped a couple of years ago
Were you told why? I only use it when required but found out today that if taken regularly it can mess with the rhythm of your heart .
Yes I was told why and my GP found me an alternative anti sickness tablet but I used to find domperidone in combination with docusate was effective for constipation
I hadnt known until today, my hospital quite readily prescribe it but I dont use it often, usage varies x
I had used it for years under its commercial name motilium to treat hangovers etc
You could buy this Oct but I have found it is now restricted. It didn't work for me on chemo. It came back up right away. But recently felt sick and tried to get it in chemist. I got it with such a warning I didn't use it. You can get itotc here in Ireland
It's funny... it's more or less the only anti-sickness I am happy taking.
Last time around, I did read the leaflet and realised these were not quite Smarties.
It's difficult to know whether to be pleased at a GP knowing his stuff and being cautious or furious with the communications - or both. But glad it's resolved. x
I have to admit I didnt realise that there were concerns over domperidone but I was incredulous that when I received my prescriptions I had asked for some cocodamol ..... I got given 524 ! Again those are for occasional use.
Good on you but don't we have enough to put up with besides red tape. Honestly these practice managers are useless and unhelpful at times
Can't believe you had to make such a fuss Kathy. That's not on. I'm glad you are sorted now though xx
Well done! I have had a problem with an arrogant and obstructive practice manager over a breach of confidentiality-she got the sack eventually.
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