Surprised Dr not interested..

[Ron1]

Hi, I only have to press the send button to hopefully begin loosing weight as have filled in the form. I had a few questions for juniper as I have health issues : fatty liver (non alcoholic) removed gall bladder, Hypothyroidism, pre diabetes , acid reflux. They suggested I contact my GP to ensure the medication is appropriate for me. Spoke to GP today, I felt they were quite dismissive said they have no input into the 'private' treatment and its up to the provider to care for my health as they are providing the medication. Wouldn't discuss anything other than tell me my Liver blood results have got better over the last year. Even though I know its double what it should be at 80.0u/L although 3 years ago it was 226. u/L. Why would they have this attitude I wonder, when I am trying to get my health issues under control? I need to loose 3 stone and have plateaued (I have to say they are normally very good so am surprised at the attitude towards this drug)!

Remember that next time you can't see a GP. I suspect you'll feel differently.

Thanks for the reply. Interesting that you cannot open up privately for stuff like this. That's frustrating given there are a group of patients you cannot prescribe for, but who fit the criteria for the drug. I would 100% rather pay you for all of it including the jab, rather than a random online pharmacy. Maybe if Wes Streeting reads Mumsnet, he can sort it out 👌

Your overall message though, I think that's what I was getting at really, it's not black and white and people with complexities may want their GP's input. I wouldn't personally make an appointment just to discuss WLIs, but if I had a load of other stuff going on I may seek my GP's advice. Which is different to a blessing. I raised it in a HRT appointment to discuss any possible issues between the two.

People have so much trust in their GP and buying (life saving in some cases) drugs from private providers is a huge culture shift for many.

If anyone feels they need support or input from their GP’s practice then go to your local pharmacy if they prescribe WLIs. My pharmacist has absolute full access to all my (very lengthy) hospital notes and GP notes.

Due to my complex health issues I doubt any online provider would touch me, however as my nephrology consultant actually recommended I be prescribed MJ, after consultation with my GP surgery, and despite me still having a midline in and being treated by the IV at home team the WLI was prescribed by the pharmacist on a private prescription.

Don’t let anyone tell you not to bother your GPs surgery, of course they are interested in anything that may impact your health. Healthcare should be holistic and any outdated GP saying otherwise should probably not be a GP

What does: "I will stop this here" mean? That you won't go ahead with the jabs or that you're dropping out of this thread?
Juniper is passing the buck to your NHS GP so they want the GP to do the heavy lifting of their role so the blame if anything goes wrong is passed back partially at least onto the GP. The private prescriber should be handling your health issues pertaining to their jabs they aren't doing their job fully by passing you back to your GP. I would be more concerned about Juniper. Your weight isn't so high that you can't conceivably lose it on your own, it's not 5 plus stone. You know jabs increase acid reflux and could trigger thyroid problems when you already have such issues why are you going for jabs? It's you who is gambling with her health and it's you who will suffer the consequences.

@SilenceInside you asked for an update after my appointment.

GP went through my medical and family history and said there's no reason why I shouldn't go ahead. He's clearly enthusiastic about Mounjaro, he went through side effects etc and how it works (stuff I already know but appreciated his input) and said it's revolutionary and commented that in years to come people will look back at this point in time and say 'that's when Mounjaro became available.'

I said I knew he couldn't tell me whether or not to go ahead and he replied 'It would be unethical for me to tell you to do something that involves spending a lot of your own money, but it's completely appropriate to seek guidance from someone with medical knowledge and I can categorically say there's no reason for you not to. Good luck!'

Clearly opinions are divided on whether a GP should be consulted about a decision like this but I'm glad I went and he was supportive and positive.