Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: EllaM on April 22, 2016, 10:15:19 AM
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Hi everyone, I live just outside of Newcastle upon Tyne and was wondering if anyone can recommend a menopause specialist as the Consultant I have seen was not helpful at all. Her specialism was sexual and reproductive health and although lovely had never heard of using utrogestan vaginally, morning anxiety and when talking about zoladex never mentioned add back hrt. I am prepared to travel and pay if necessary as my gp has been of very little help.
Thank you x
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I live just outside of Newcastle too and i went to new croft house in the city centre and saw the menopause specialist there I cant imagine its the same person you saw as,she was,fantastic and cured my flushes within 24 hours she travels the world teaching etc and is well respected. Last week I saw her colleague who was just as good. You can refer yourself just ring up and ask for appointment or your gp can refer you . Good luck
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Thank you so much. Do you mind if I message you to get a name? I went to the same place but haven't had much help at all. My poor husband was also mortified by the experience of the waiting room!
By the way, what kind of dog do you have. I have an adorable cocker spaniel and don't know what I would have done without her through this xx
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Have sent you a message :)
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Hi I went to new croft centre too, live about 25 miles away from newcastle. Consultant I saw said that I would need to stay on AD's as HRT doesn't treat the emotional side of menopause?? Not sure this is actually true!
Where I live I am planning to set up a menopause support group as there seems to be a lack of support for us up here, and especially as I went into surgical menopause, so none of my friends have been through it.
If you find anyone good please let me know as still suffering!!
Good luck
Ps I know exactly what your husband means about the waiting room experience!! ;D
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Hi Nikki, the advice re anti D's seems to go against what other doctors say as the cause of the emotional issues is hormone related. I have tried them in the past and found no benefit. When my hormones aren't playing up my emotions are fine.
I have seen on another thread that Walking the dog is having a rough time so it seems that the treatment from the centre in Newcastle hasn't been a success so far although I do understand how difficult it can be.
I totally agree that us ladies in the North East have a real lack of access to specialist services. This clearly needs to change as it has such a devastating impact on women's lives.
Dis you see Dr D M or someone else?
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Appears as though there is a lack of specialists nationwide. One of the GPs at my surgery managed to get me a referral a few years back to my local clinic. I'm even further North, in Aberdeen. However, only ever got 2 appointments with her. Further appointments were cancelled & next available were a year further on as she was only specialist. When that appointment came around, it was cancelled for a further year. I took myself off her list as I reckoned there were others far worse off than myself.
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Hi Ella
Yes agree re AD's but they have helped me I think, as feel a little bit on a more even keel. Which I could just get my confidence back, had 5 months off work (am a teacher) and still get anxiety moments.
Need to continue at work for a bit longer, so wondering whether to increase my AD's for a bit to get me through. Once finish work in the summer may try and find a new HRT as want to wean myself off the AD's.
No didn't t see DR D M it was another lady think Katherine ??
Did think about going to Nuffield and paying, but not sure whether they will be any different and don't want to waste my money!
This menopause is such a roller coaster, and thank god for this website!
Xxxxx
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Hi Nikki, I know what you mean about confidence. It just goes but it does come back. I have had 3 or 4 long spells off work and each time have managed to get back. I thought I was over the worst having managed over a year back at work then wham it's back with a vengeance.
I saw the same consultant as you and she also advocated ADs for me but I didn't find any benefit. The new NICE guidelines seem to endorse that they should not be the first line of treatment. Although she was very nice I found her lack ok knowledge about some things surprising eg had never heard of using utrogestan vaginally or the fact that many of us feel rubbish in the morning but gradually improve as the day goes on etc.
I think I will ask to see the other consultant who heads up the service but am also thinking about Nick Panay although like you say there are only limited options and i do wonder whether it's just a case of letting nature take its course aided by hrt. On the other hand being in the care of someone who really knows their stuff may make a difference. I just need something hopeful to hang on to.
You take care xx
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Yes me re her knowledge! Think I knew more which I have picked up on this website!!
Glad to hear confidence does come back, as it's rubbish feeling like this.
Let me know if you see the other consultant and how you get on.
Feel free to PM me.
You take care too
Nikki xxxx
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Hello peeps :) I'm new here so please excuse me if I go on and on but I was wondering if anyone has any of my peri symptoms. .well I have massive crying spells, i mean like a baby, :'( very low mood, and anxiety. ..All of which hit me like a steam train one January morning .
:'(... I had pnd with my last child and this seems really familiar. .I get flush face but not sweats..I hate this I really mean it!! It's effecting my boyfriend and family :-\
and docs are a waste of time. >:(
I feel very alone. I'm a single mum of 2 and I'm frightened of what's happening to me..I live near Middlesbrough. Wish I knew someone who is going through the process too..Thank you for listening. .love to you all :-*
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Hi dkidd - you are no longer alone - you have us lot to keep you going :)
Your symptoms do sound typical of peri menopause. How are your periods doing? Are they still regular? Also the hot face without sweating is a hot flush rather than a hot sweat which is common during peri too.
You might like to introduce yourself under the New Members section too so that more people will spot your post and welcome you.
Taz x :welcomemm:
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Hi
I'm new to this site and I wanted to send a personal message to walking the dog re her experience with the specialist in the north east, but I'm not sure how to do that - can someone advise me please.
pamb
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I dont think you can untill you've posted a certain number of posts,not sure if it's 10 or 20 ,or it could be some other number ;)
Just post a few more comments in other topics until 10 and then try. Just click on her name and the message option should appear.
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Thanks dazned I'll do that.
pamb
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Hi pamb sorry been on holiday just catching up on forum now I was actually at the menopause clinic last week I find them helpful and anything a private consultant would give they are happy to on the NHS at that clinic
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Hi WTD
Hope you had a good holiday.
Anyway thanks for the reply. I think I keep putting off making an appointment regarding HRT as I find I still have days when I feel okay (still having periods age 53) and think I'll just plough on through, but then I have days where I feel so tired and just want to sleep that I then decide that I should maybe give HRT a go. I do have other symptoms but the tiredness is the worst thing for me at the moment. It's good to know that you found the New Croft centre helpful, so getting a referral from my GP sounds the better thing to do rather than just asking the GP for HRT, who will probably not be as informed as the menopause clinic.
I just registered with this forum recently and it seems a good place for advice so I'm sure I'll be on here a lot more in the future.
pamb
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Just writeo huge reply and god knows where it went!
Cant fault new croft, did you know you can ring them make appointment without going via gp ?
I have been offered everything those who pay private are offered but I have went to appointments well informed from this forum. I admitt I'm slightly confused about my current regime but I trust they are experts and know what they doing. Time will tell.
If you want to message me private that's fine xc
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Thanks wtd
It's so annoying when you write a long post and then it disappears - happened to me a few times on other forums.
I e-mailed the consultant at new croft a few months back, the one whose name is listed on this website (not sure if I can name names), to ask if she saw anyone privately and she said not but would be happy to see me on the NHS as long as I had a GP referral - maybe they've changed the policy since you first started going there - although I'd much rather just ring for an appointment like you did.
Thanks for the offer to send you a private message - I think I've got to have posted a few more times before I become a "proper" member and am able to private message anyone. pamb
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I think you have to have ten posts pamb so reply to this one and you will probably be there!
Taz x
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Hi pamb it still says on the link Specialists for the one in Newcastle that you can self refer if getting a gp referral is a problem . It must need updating if Dr m told you otherwise. I have seen two different Drs there now and both very nice , keep posting then you can pm me if you wish. Just put posts on the tho n that area weather etc you will soon have ten 😊
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Hi ladies
I am new to site and just finding my way around, did you ever set up a support group for the north east? I have just had a tah/bso and I am struggling at lack of support and knowledge out there from professionals
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Welcome, Mer!!!!
I'm a fellow TAH/BSO lady and there are increasing numbers of us here! We will happily chat to you and offer support if we can. Hugs! xxxxx
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Thank you Tempest
I wish I was aware of this website weeks ago, I have just posted in new persons section, I think....struggling
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You're very welcome, Mer! AbbyH is another TAH/BSO lady too. I'll pop over and check your other post. :)
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Hi Mer
I'm a north east TAH/BSO lady, I am thinking of setting up at support group, local doctors weren't interested at the moment!
But will have a rethink in the next couple of months. Welcome to the site it's been a godsend to me!
Nikki xxxx
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Hi Nikki did you set up your menopause support group? As I'm looking for one. Joyce x
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Evening ladies
I live in Newcastle and recently paid to see a private specialist in Leeds and then another at Spire in Washington. WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY! Both hopeless - just like my GP - googling!
I've been to see the Newcroft specialist when they were on the NGH site and was sent away with a flea in my ear saying I was too young to menopausal. She also won't prescribe to women with a high BMI. Or consider testosterone.
However I wasn't aware you could self refer? And I know exactly what you mean about the waiting room :-)
I'd certainly be interested in a north east support group x
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Hi Nikki did you set up your menopause support group? As I'm looking for one. Joyce x
She hasn't been on the forum since July so probably won't reply to your post. You could try a pm to her and if she gets e-mail notifications of these (I don't any more - as I think e-mail filters them out) then she may well reply.
Hurdity x
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I didn't realise the post was so old! Thank you x