Anyone in the Lewes/Brighton area?

eclecticgirl · 09-22-2004, 12:17 PM

Hi,

Having been diagnosed with PCOS by my GP back in June I now have my first consultant's appointment tomorrow. It's at Lewes Victoria Hospital with Mr Kelvin Boos - anyone heard of, or seen him? Or is anyone from this area, and knows the level of treatment I can expect from the NHS?

I haven't had any treatment so far - can I expect to come away with a prescription for Metformin and something to ease the excess hair, or will I have to fight for it? My GP did say that Metformin was the standard treatment, so I know the NHS in these parts aren't averse to prescribing it!

All replies appreciated!

Kirstie

*Shellie_Star* · 09-22-2004, 03:06 PM

Hi, sorry I'm not from your area but this caught my eye as I'm just about to go through the same situation.

I am from Reading, Berkshire. Yesterday my GP forwarded me for an appointment with the 'PCOS Specialist' at the local hospital (Royal Berks). Must admit, I never knew such a specialist existed there as they've not been mentioned to me before so I'm wondering myself what to expect from an NHS specialist and what extra they will do for me?

I was diagnosed earlier this year around May. Was put on Dianette, I was very warey of it anyway it turns out that it's been making me very ill so was told yesterday to come off immediately and visiti a specialist as apparently they can do much more for me.

Although at the same time I was very pleased to be referred. I'm also a bit annoyewd that I didn't get offered this treatment/advise in the first place as I've gone through a majority of this year very poorly.

So, shall see what happens!

Maybe we could swap experiences?

Hope it all goes well

x Michelle x

CathyWood · 09-23-2004, 12:58 AM

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