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Menopause Discussion => Personal Experiences => Topic started by: Chi chi on August 20, 2015, 10:53:23 AM

Title: Annoyed and feeling let down
Post by: Chi chi on August 20, 2015, 10:53:23 AM
You may remember I posted about contacting my specialist about trying Vagifem? That was a week ago now, I hadn't heard anything so I sent another email this morning also explaining that I feel my treatment isn't working and I don't know where to go from here? I did mention about trying Qlarua and if it would be an option for me? I feel so desperate at the moment  :-\

I got a reply immediately -

Dear Ms Tester
So sorry you did not get a reply from Professor.
He is now on leave, but many of our patients do use Vagifem. It certainly cannot hurt.
He will be telephoning so I can check with him - but he is not here to sign a script.
Sincerely

This always happens  :-\ I never get replies and when I do I'm told he's away  >:( I understand he's entitled to time off and sometimes things can't be helped but it seems to happen every time I need answers or help or advice  :-\ I just feel totally abandoned by him  :-\

Sorry for the rant but just don't know what to do next  :'(

Title: Re: Annoyed and feeling let down
Post by: dazned on August 20, 2015, 11:01:57 AM
After following your experience with him I know I would be seeking help elsewhere,but that's just my personal take on it ,however it really does seem as if your feelings in being let down again is completely justifiable. Holidays are ofcourse needed but this isn't the first time you have found it difficult to get a response and he isn't cheap ,I pay half of what you do and get double the attention and information. Feel for you, when you are vulnerable you need some support do hope you get some help soon.   :hug:
Title: Re: Annoyed and feeling let down
Post by: Chi chi on August 20, 2015, 11:14:15 AM
Thanks dazned x I know the sensible thing to do is find someone else but who? And after my GP not taking me seriously I worry that nobody else will and just think I'm a raging lunatic or hypochondriac  :-\
Title: Re: Annoyed and feeling let down
Post by: Jenna on August 20, 2015, 11:20:05 AM
Hi Estelle - what about seeing dazned's consultant? He sounds lovely from what she has previously said about him.  :)
Title: Re: Annoyed and feeling let down
Post by: Chi chi on August 20, 2015, 11:26:57 AM
could be an option depending on where he's based?
Title: Re: Annoyed and feeling let down
Post by: Ju Ju on August 20, 2015, 05:53:46 PM
What part of the country do live in as I would recommend my gynaecologist and I'm sure there people who would recommend their in other areas too.
Title: Re: Annoyed and feeling let down
Post by: dazned on August 20, 2015, 05:55:27 PM
He is based in Hertfordshire  ;)
Title: Re: Annoyed and feeling let down
Post by: Chi chi on August 20, 2015, 09:38:07 PM
I'm in Oxfordshire  :) would you mind sharing him with me dazned??  ;D
Title: Re: Annoyed and feeling let down
Post by: Annie0710 on August 20, 2015, 09:48:15 PM
Good luck Estelle, I think if you're paying good money, you deserve a good service, it may not always be doable as in medication but certainly should be in communication xx
Title: Re: Annoyed and feeling let down
Post by: dazned on August 21, 2015, 08:32:09 AM
Well it's not as far as London for you ! He sees patients Fri and Sat ...  ;D
Title: Re: Annoyed and feeling let down
Post by: Chi chi on August 21, 2015, 09:00:45 AM
Sounds promising would you mind sending me his details?  :thankyou:
Title: Re: Annoyed and feeling let down
Post by: Chi chi on August 21, 2015, 10:34:39 AM
 :thankyou: :hug: