Yes, he was clearly talking crap - he said a few other things too which infuriated me. Always quite liked him before today too :shock:
I think I’m gonna do that, yes, book privately and then talk to him at that appointment about moving to NHS. The only thing is though is that if he wants to do tests they will work out too expensive for me so I don’t know quite how I will stand with that. The £250 (ish) cost is for the initial consultation only (no tests). And bearing in mind I’ve not had much in the way of tests he might want to do some, mightn’t he?
I’ve just come home to an ansafone message from my dr asking me if I want to try Betahistine. I’ve just read about it a bit on old posts, but to be honest I think I’d rather see Dr S now before I start on any new meds. Plus I’ve got the whole business of going away on the 9th for a week, so I don’t want to upset my equilibrium (not that I have one hardly lol) for that.
Hi, be assured Dr S does not do the tests so you won’t have to pay extra. For one thing he doesn’t have the facilities. he just talks, asks questions and does basic tests e.g following a pen , walking toe to toe ect…
you don’t have to have the tests Dr S should know. If you feel you want the test then try proff Luxon at the London nuerological hospital. I have been to both and the diagnosis was MAv so Dr D was right without doing the tests.
I’ve only just found these postings after watching the section about migraine on Embarrasing Bodies which shows Dr Surenthiran diagnosing MAV. I apologise if I am asking questions which have already been asked but do I have the right to ask my GP to refer me to Dr Surenthiran? I have had episodes of vertigo since I was 25 (I am 60 now) but over the past 2 years they are happening every 2 months and last for at least a week. My life is being wrecked but when I speak to my GP she just wants to shelve the problem.Several years ago I had tests for Menieres which came back negative. I then asked to be referred to someone who could investigate further and was sent to a neurologist who was dismissive. My GP left the Practice and although the doctor I see now is very nice she is also a Partner and seems to be very aware of the finances of the Practice. I am very much made to feel that I have had my quota as far as investigations are concerned. I have followed the advice posted on this site and bought ‘How to Heal Your Headache’ and have been following the dietary advice but I’m in the middle of another bad bout of vertigo and feel at the end of my tether.
Please can anyone tell me what I am entitled to ask for from my GP as regards referrals. I am willing to pay if I have to but realise that this might entail an MRI.
Thanks for any help.