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What do I do? Which doctor? Possible TMI
« on: April 24, 2011, 10:04:38 PM »
1) I will be in the UK in 2 weeks on a spousal visa. I can go to the doctor's right away, correct? Or must I register before going?

2) The problem: I have 2 bumps under my skin that can move around. They hurt if pressed on. Do I go to a dermatologist or a gyno (they're covered by my underwear...)? I promise you it's not an STD!

I feel a little gross typing that but this is seriously freaking me out so please be nice.  :-[

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Re: What do I do? Which doctor? Possible TMI
« Reply #1 on: April 24, 2011, 10:25:30 PM »
You need to register, but that's a matter of saying, "I'd like you to be my doctor" and them saying "yes"*.  You would see a GP and they'd refer you to a dermatologist, not sure about making a gynocological appointment.  If you're really worried you can go to a family planning clinic - they see anyone and everyone for free and you can just drop by.

* they don't always say "yes"
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Re: What do I do? Which doctor? Possible TMI
« Reply #2 on: April 24, 2011, 11:13:52 PM »
Ah, good to know. I went googling for what they might be and it seems loads of bike riders get the same problems! Glad to know I'm not alone here.  :P

Do you always see a doctor before seeing a dermatologist or can you just go to a dermatologist? What I mean is, is the doctor always first for a referral?
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Re: What do I do? Which doctor? Possible TMI
« Reply #3 on: April 24, 2011, 11:15:05 PM »
Yes, you must go to the GP first unless you want to go private.  Even then, some places want a GP referral.
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Re: What do I do? Which doctor? Possible TMI
« Reply #4 on: April 25, 2011, 12:53:24 PM »
Depending on what the problem is, your GP may be able to help you without sending you to a dermatologist.

It it's something that loads of bike riders get, there's a good chance that your GP is familiar with it.

If you do get referred to a dermatologist, the wait will be based on the urgency of the problem.
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Re: What do I do? Which doctor? Possible TMI
« Reply #5 on: April 25, 2011, 04:58:35 PM »
Yeap, just to echo the sentiments here- register with a GP (hopefully without issue- you shouldn't have issue, but there are a few threads on here on how to register if you do have issues) -

Get an appointment with the GP - and they'll take it from there on what they deem medically necessary. 

Here's a few pages on GPs in England

http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/AboutNHSservices/doctors/Pages/NHSGPs.aspx
http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/AboutNHSservices/doctors/Pages/GP-FAQs.aspx

And a few pages on choices in treatment and choice of places for treatment in England
http://www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/1317.aspx
http://www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/910.aspx
http://www.nhs.uk/chq/pages/902.aspx?categoryid=69&subcategoryid=692

Hopefully its nothing serious  :)
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Re: What do I do? Which doctor? Possible TMI
« Reply #6 on: April 26, 2011, 08:28:23 AM »
Thank you so much everyone!!! You're all fantastic!  :-*
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