Someone please help me get NHS blood tests

[Kirby_]

No one is helping I NEED blood tests for fin usage no one is helping

[Kayman]

No one is helping I NEED blood tests for fin usage no one is helping

What exactly is it you want people to do? If you aren't happy with your doctor go and find another one, or go to a dermatologist.

[Kirby_]

You can't choose a GP on NHS you can only choose another surgery and I will end up with another anti fin GP

I can't afford to see a dermatologist privately any more and the GP I have refuses to give me referral for NHS dermatologist

[Kayman]

You can't choose a GP on NHS you can only choose another surgery and I will end up with another anti fin GP

I can't afford to see a dermatologist privately any more and the GP I have refuses to give me referral for NHS dermatologist

Choose another surgery. Not every doctor on the NHS is anti fin. Both mine weren't. There is nothing anyone on this forum can do. You'll need to see a different doctor if your current one isn't prepared to listen.

[Kirby_]

Did you really have GP that allowed you fin for hair loss what happened

[BigThinker]

For the 128394030238th time, why don't you just fabricate symptoms that warrant a comprehensive blood test. If you really need someone to come up with one for you, I will.

[Kirby_]

I'm not getting done by my GP for lying I take other medications and am disabled I have to do what GPs say its all coercion on the NHS you do as you are told a d take what is given on threat of stuff being denied if you have long term chronic conditions like I do you would know

I made an appointment with my GP on phone now btw have to wait 6 weeks

[Kirby_]

I am vomiting acid with stress haven't eaten 2. DAys up 30 hours can't sleep chest pains and fast pulse the National death service is ffircibg me to compulsory go bald

[Kirby_]

Foreigners don't understand the NHS you don't choose you're not a customer you're expected to do as you're told and take what is given

The GP just told me to "man up" a d go bald

[chrisdav]

I don't feel an approach of a GP like that is very accomodating and I can understand why you feel angry.

Try step back a bit. You do not need your dermatologist to prescribe you finasteride. I get mine from a registered GP in the UK who is a very reliable online provider.

There are a few trusted online sources out there to get finasteride with countless testimonials backing up their legitimacy.

Get your finasteride from one of them.

[Kayman]

It's not a case of you get what you're given, you do know you have the right to see another doctor dont you? Speak to another GP. Or alternatively go to boots, speak to the pharmacist about the hair retention program, they will write you a propecia perscription if you are suitable and they will notify your doctor you are taking finasteride. It costs 90 quid for 3 months supply. But if you want to get it through your doctor then speak to a different GP about fin and blood tests.

[win200]

This thread exemplifies why, as an American, I am terrified of moving to nationalized health care.

[Kayman]

This thread exemplifies why, as an American, I am terrified of moving to nationalized health care.

It really isn't the picture this fellow has painted. All my doctors have listened to my concerns, back in my twenties I approached my doctor in regards to finasteride and he sat with me and discussed it, then wrote me a prescription. I've never had this "you get what you're given now be off with you" treatment. It sounds to me like the OP just needs to get a second opinion from a doctor who is prepared to listen to him.

[BigThinker]

I made an appointment with my GP on phone now btw have to wait 6 weeks

What????? I had an appointment the following day when I called a clinic to see a GP about hair loss.

This thread exemplifies why, as an American, I am terrified of moving to nationalized health care.

We never will. In my opinion, PPACA is more comparable to Germany's health care structure. It's really not any of the four major health care models, but that's the one it's closest to.

I'm actually pretty comfortable with the path the US is headed. We need better safety nets to cover everyone. It just sucks we have fat asshats like Michael Moore who make one-sided documentaries on things like health care. That, and most major news outlets (barring Fox -- Fox is it's own monster) paint conservatives as cold-hearted, old money, white males. So, if you affiliate yourself with that party, most younger people think you're an idiot and/or unsympathetic.

[Kirby_]

I don't feel an approach of a GP like that is very accomodating and I can understand why you feel angry.

Try step back a bit. You do not need your dermatologist to prescribe you finasteride. I get mine from a registered GP in the UK who is a very reliable online provider.

There are a few trusted online sources out there to get finasteride with countless testimonials backing up their legitimacy.

Get your finasteride from one of them.

EVERYONE is ignoring my problem. It is not lack of means to get finasteride,there are plenty of semi-illegal means like Inhouse Pharmacy and so on. The problem is 1. lack of GP recognition for MPB, or that it can be treated 2. GP refusing to give me the blood tests the non-NHS private dermatologist said I NEEDED, and can't get AT ALL without GP approval 3. I need GP recognition because I take loads of medications and worried about the finasteride interacting with other medication 4. I would like to see a dermatologist on the NHS, as I can't afford to see private sector doctors again, but the GP refuses to give me a referral so I can't see a dermatologist.

SUPPLY ISSUE IS *NOTHING* TO DO WITH MY PROBLEM!!!!