> # Re: I've seen the GP

> Written by Jason at 12 Feb 2000 19:44:25:

> As an answer to: I've seen the GP written by Dave in Northampton at 10 Feb 2000 21:31:58:

> >Hi all,
> >Well I saw the GP.
> >I asked about how she felat about self diagnosis, she said "great!".
> >Told her I had Phimosis, she knew all about it, said circumcision was probably the answer.
> >I said what about a partial circ?
> >She said, yep, may do the job.
> >Has referred my to the Genito Urinary clinic...
> >She didn't even examine me. Guess I was convincing in my diagnosis (thanks group!)
> >I can wait 6 weeks for an appointment with them and then 6 months for an operation,,,and its getting tighter :-(
> >I may have to throw my principals to the wind and go private.
> >Staying in touch
> >Dave

> Hi Dave!

> Went through the same myself.

> A GP who refers without even seeing the problem sounds 'suss' to me!

> Urologists don't seem to be as familiar/enthusiastic about these alternative techniques. I've spent a lomg time trying to sort out my own problem! E-mail me of you woudl like to talk

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