posting as otherwise I will wind up having a hissy fit. Not really a thyroid issue but just shows how poor the system is.
Had a smear December 14th, had had some niggling worries so thought right sort it out. Phoned GP's to ask for signposting to appropriate service. I was told we'll book you in here with *****, person I have run ins with at surgery. They were adamant that I had to have it done there, that there was no longer an option to chose where I had it. Well , I have never had smears done at my surgery, just doesn't sit well with me for various reason's.
Anyway sorted out smear at a sexual health clinic not too far away. It ended up like show and tell, a practitioner, training another practitioner. Lots of anxious looks shared between them, explained they found a polyp, growing out of my cervix. Went and got a Dr to check and all agreed it needed sorting. Letter sent to GP asking I be referred to Gynaecology, on same day. Records show it was done that day. So I hadn't heard anything called GP to check they told me to ring Hospital myself, couldn't give me referral number or phone number to help. Got through to hospital eventually then they told me I was in the routine, nothing to see hear pile and they might be in touch in 4 months, maybe longer. Explained to the person my concerns, constant backache, intermittent bleeding, episodes of bad period type pains , cramping, she said I would have to get GP to re refer and add symptoms. Call surgery, told you'll need to see a Dr but we don't have any appointments , shock, ring at 8 am and try and win the appointment lottery. Might if lucky get a telephone call in the afternoon but couldn't guarantee it. Then before hanging up, asked if daughters Dr had got back with answer to my request. Daughter B12 def, had 6 loading doses over the christmas period, then told she would need to wait till end of March. Well not sure who answered but disappointed if it was prescribing Doc. Response was no , she can't have anymore before March, she had the maximum allowed and must wait. She would be overdosed , she has never heard of every other day jabs, that would be dangerous. I said but she is so fatigued, brain fog , aches and pains , nauseous, can't get a proper sleep, has only attended school a couple of days since Christmas break. Apparently if she is still having symptoms that can't possibly be the B12, it must be something else and they'll need to look into it. She has had several appointments at Alder Hey, US, MRI, CT more bloods, Consultant at Alder Hey had asked that we ask GP for some hypnotics and possibly anxiety meds but they don't want to do that either.
Does anyone with thyroid problems have any positive experiences?
GP s secretary.. Health care nurse, Doctors,
NEW BROOM and all that!!!
Abnormal liver function+
Do GP's have to take notice of private Consultants?
