Vent needed about GP at my surgery

meer53

ady_j wrote: »

I think the medics call that 'self medication' and it's generally frowned on.

I suppose after all the years you spent at university and dental school you are entitled to your opinion, however surely you would defer your diagnose to the dentist who actually examined the patient.

I'm not sure about anyone else, but I have no interest in your family medical history. When you decided to buy the fluoride drops, was it because your GP shouted at you when you tried to get them on proscription, if not I'm not to sure of the relevance to the OP or this thread.

OP continue with your complaint, the Dr may have had a bad day but should not be taking out their anger / frustration on other patients. It may even be in her interest as it may bring to the attention of the practice that she needs help with her workload.

What a sarcastic reply ! You sound like a really nice person - not.

The OP has already said that the toothpaste is the same one that they use. I suggested this to prevent the OP having to have another stressful conversation with her surgery.

I'm not asking anyone to take an interest in my familys medical history, my reply was to the OP, not you.

My son's first teeth were damaged by antibiotics i took whilst pregnant, his dentist recommended he take fluoride drops, which i bought myself. It was a recommendation, my comment (to the OP) was that she has another option if she can't get the prescription.

Spamfree_2

mum2one wrote: »

To update-
Had a phonecall from the GP (no apology), but she said she spoke to the PCT trust who say they are not to issue dental items, and that my daughter has to have an appointment every time she needs toothpaste.

Which is a laugh as we have to book 6 and 12 month appointments 12 months in advance, and as were NHS patients - its going to cost the goverment whatever the band 1 is for us to be given a prescription, yet our registered GP is more than happy to issue the toothpaste, this was another GP in the pratice.

You say that you yourself get your toothpaste on prescription.

Are you paying the £8ish charge for the prescription and does the actual toothpaste cost more or less than that?

pulliptears

I found this incredibly interesting. I am prescribed Duraphat by my Dentist as I have EDS and he feels it helps. I pay for my prescriptions.

When I've needed a repeat in the past I've nipped into the Dentist and collected one without charge, though now I have read that this system is changing I'm not sure what will happen.

Seems you can buy it on eBay, though its quite expensive at £10 a tube!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Colgate-Duraphat-5000-ppm-Fluoride-Toothpaste-Original-sensitive-/271016367212?pt=UK_HealthBeauty_DentalCare_RL&hash=item3f19d5946c#ht_1372wt_1141

brook2jack

Duraphat is a prescription only medicine so it is illegal to sell it on eBay. As fake sensodyne toothpaste was sold not so long ago with dangerous lead levels then it is not wise to buy medicines illegally off the Internet.

The changes in regulations are already in place in some areas , due in others soon. So in England and Wales if you want a repeat prescription you can either book and pay for a check up appointment to get your prescription , or the dentist may sell you duraphat on private prescription which may be cheaper. For a child they will just have to attend every three months for a prescription.

Fiddlestick

pulliptears wrote: »

Seems you can buy it on eBay, though its quite expensive at £10 a tube!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Colgate-Duraphat-5000-ppm-Fluoride-Toothpaste-Original-sensitive-/271016367212?pt=UK_HealthBeauty_DentalCare_RL&hash=item3f19d5946c#ht_1372wt_1141

Sorry, but if you buy a POM item off eBay then you are putting your health at risk.

Do you REALLY want to take that risk?

pulliptears

Fiddlestick wrote: »

Sorry, but if you buy a POM item off eBay then you are putting your health at risk.

Do you REALLY want to take that risk?

I dont believe I said I'd buy it, only that you could buy it. I wouldn't take the chance personally.

I'm going to call my dentist on Monday and see if he can prescribe me a few months before the new rule comes in

anGEl34

Yes the addiction of sugar is bad for health and teeth to.
here is a article for that..
Without the lovely cure, one may feel exhausted, light-headed or puzzled. There may be trembling or weak point that is treated in a few minutes by consuming something lovely.
More excessive symptoms include trembling or shaking, problems, nausea or queasiness or even queasiness. All this can be part of glucose habit.
Sugar habit is probably the most important and extensive type of habit on the world today, and getting more intense by the day. It impacts many children, especially youngsters, whose lives are disorderly and dietary routines poor. It impacts an incredible number of grownups, who just let it fall because it is so culturally suitable.
However, it brings straight to a coordinator of conditions, from being overweight to metabolic problem or Syndrome X , and lastly often to hypoglycemia and diabetic issues. Let us analyze this common obsessive actions.

RuthnJasper

mad_dr wrote: »

A doctor in my practice found treating a patient like this wouldn't be around for long, I can assure you. Complain to the practice manager and if you're not happy with the response, escalate it to your PCT.

Most of us try to provide a courteous, professional service to all of our patients, regardless of the reason they've come to see us or what pre-existing conditions or prescriptions might be in place so I hope you have success during future visits.

I do strongly believe that the vast majority of NHS staff (be they doctors, nurses, health visitors) are, despite what some newspapers and tat-rags are eager to dredge up, absolutely outstanding. As I mentioned earlier on this thread, I've been unfortunate enough to have needed two emergency admissions to hospital. In the first, I was dreadfully unwell and publicly in tears (unusual for me) just because of the pain. The GP - "only" a locum - called the hospital, who said there were no beds available, but the plucky GP pulled out all the stops to ensure I was admitted. Despite the obvious pressures on the hospital staff, everyone did their utmost best. I wasn't even really aware initially of what was wrong with me.

On my first night (ever) in hospital, wired up to (I think) two intravenous drips and plugged full of various pills, I was afraid alone and in agony. The night-nurse came and sat with me for a bit, comforted me, and showed me funny pictures of her cat (actually, I'm more of a dog person, but I'll never cease to be grateful to that nurse), As she left to attend to another patient, she casually mentioned how brave I was - and how lucky I'd been. It turned out that I had raging septicaemia following a mastitis infection that had got into my bloodstream. _pale_

Mad-Dr - THANK YOU; for all that you and your colleagues do. You make such a positive difference to peoples' lives and sometimes it is easy to forget this amongst all the whingeing that goes on. Thank you.


Mum2One - any updates? How are you and your daughter doing? Hope all's well. x

meer53

RuthnJasper wrote: »

I do strongly believe that the vast majority of NHS staff (be they doctors, nurses, health visitors) are, despite what some newspapers and tat-rags are eager to dredge up, absolutely outstanding. As I mentioned earlier on this thread, I've been unfortunate enough to have needed two emergency admissions to hospital. In the first, I was dreadfully unwell and publicly in tears (unusual for me) just because of the pain. The GP - "only" a locum - called the hospital, who said there were no beds available, but the plucky GP pulled out all the stops to ensure I was admitted. Despite the obvious pressures on the hospital staff, everyone did their utmost best. I wasn't even really aware initially of what was wrong with me.

On my first night (ever) in hospital, wired up to (I think) two intravenous drips and plugged full of various pills, I was afraid alone and in agony. The night-nurse came and sat with me for a bit, comforted me, and showed me funny pictures of her cat (actually, I'm more of a dog person, but I'll never cease to be grateful to that nurse), As she left to attend to another patient, she casually mentioned how brave I was - and how lucky I'd been. It turned out that I had raging septicaemia following a mastitis infection that had got into my bloodstream. _pale_

Mad-Dr - THANK YOU; for all that you and your colleagues do. You make such a positive difference to peoples' lives and sometimes it is easy to forget this amongst all the whingeing that goes on. Thank you.


Mum2One - any updates? How are you and your daughter doing? Hope all's well. x

What a lovely post. I agree 100%.

I've had similar experiences, emergency admission and a weeks stay, then a very premature and sick baby who is now a healthy 12 year old. If it wasn't for the midwife sitting with me when i was induced, and realising something was wrong, my daughter wouldn't be here now.

mum2one

Spamfree wrote: »

You say that you yourself get your toothpaste on prescription.

Are you paying the £8ish charge for the prescription and does the actual toothpaste cost more or less than that?

Due to being diabetic, I don't pay for my prescriptions, when I use to pay, I always brought prepayment (asthmatic) and chop and changing inhaleuers, prepayment always worked out the best x