Re: Endo Recomendations - Glasgow Area

[Guest guest]

Sorry Neil, I know of nobody else - just shows that when there

is an excellent endocrinologist, everybody gets to know about them and wants to

get onto their waiting list. How long is his list btw and have you told his

secretary that you are very willing to jump in at very short notice should

anybody cancel?

Luv - Sheila

I was wondering if there are any other users here have been to see an

Endocrinologist in the Glasgow area ?

I'm in the process of being referred to the RAH in Paisley and don't fancy pot

luck with whoever I'm allocated to, my choice there has a very long waiting

list.

If anyone wishes to share their experiences, please get in touch with me.

Thanks

Neil

[Guest guest]

Hi Neil,

I was referred to the RAH 2 years ago, and had no joy because my bloods were

still in range. The only thing she done for me that the docs didn't, was test

for antibodies, which was positive. She wasn't interested in the fact I had all

the symptoms. It was a lady doc, who didn't specialize in thyroid, which is

what I requested.

I ended up traveling down to Newcastle to see Dr P.

Jean

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> Hi All

>

> I was wondering if there are any other users here have been to see an

Endocrinologist in the Glasgow area ?

>

> I'm in the process of being referred to the RAH in Paisley and don't fancy pot

luck with whoever I'm allocated to, my choice there has a very long waiting

list.

>

> If anyone wishes to share their experiences, please get in touch with me.

>

> Thanks

> Neil

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Sheila

Been told he is around 20 weeks and is the Head of the Dept so could explain why

he is really busy.

Wondering if I shouldn't go private again, but I can't even seem to find another

endo other than the one I already saw - which I'm not going through that again.

has responded too and mentions a female Dr, but according to latest staff

list of the Dept she must have moved on.

Will have to just wait I think or travel further afield to see a good one !

Cheers

Neil

[Guest guest]

I might have found someone willing to help !

I did a google search for Thyroid/Pituitary/Adrenal specialists in Scotland and

I found a Dr who lists these as his " Clinical Interests " , only thing he is

almost 40 miles away.

I've emailed him a brief description of symptoms and info of what has been done

so far and he's responded personally with a very positive attitude to wanting to

help.

Only issue he is with another health board and I don't think my GP can refer

outwith the NHS GGC Health board area.

He does run a private clinic, so need to speak with my insurance co to see if

they would be willing to let me see him.

Fingers crossed ....

Neil

[Guest guest]

Neil, this is great. Do you know though whether he will treat

using other thyroid hormones apart from levothyroxine-only? If he does, then

please write to me privately and let me know his name and the clinic address

where he works from. So many look OK 'on paper' but when we actually meet them,

reality becomes another thing and find they really are just like all the rest.

I hope this one is the person you are looking for and who will help you.

Luv - Sheila

I might have found someone willing to help !

I did a google search for Thyroid/Pituitary/Adrenal specialists in Scotland and

I found a Dr who lists these as his " Clinical Interests " , only thing

he is almost 40 miles away.

I've emailed him a brief description of symptoms and info of what has been done

so far and he's responded personally with a very positive attitude to wanting

to help.

Only issue he is with another health board and I don't think my GP can refer

outwith the NHS GGC Health board area.

He does run a private clinic, so need to speak with my insurance co to see if

they would be willing to let me see him.

Fingers crossed ....

Neil

[Guest guest]

Hi Neil,

Just wondering how you got on, or if you went to the RAH?

Who was your endo of choice at the RAH, was it a guy, Dr B? I know we're not

allowed to mention names, but there might not be more than 2 male Dr's with the

initial B

Jean

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> I might have found someone willing to help !

[Guest guest]

Hi Jean

Neil is no longer with us. It takes 90 days for to delete an account so

perhaps this is why his email address is still showing, although I would have

thought the Moderators may be able to delete it as it is no longer valid.

Love

Jacquie

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> > Hi All

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> > I was wondering if there are any other users here have been to see an

Endocrinologist in the Glasgow area ?

> >

> > I'm in the process of being referred to the RAH in Paisley and don't fancy

pot luck with whoever I'm allocated to, my choice there has a very long waiting

list.

> >

> > If anyone wishes to share their experiences, please get in touch with me.

> >

> > Thanks

> > Neil

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