Matthew74
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I'm thinking about going to London as a mature postgraduate student next year. I've read a lot about the NHS, here and elsewhere. My intention is NOT to get sick, but I could end up in the emergency room at some point, my seizures could get out of control, and I might need to see someone about meds or something.
I'm concerned that seeing a GP instead of an epileptologist might do more harm than good. I have unusual seizures that usually don't show up on EEG. It might be ok if my Drs. there communicate with my Dr. here.
I'm also concerned because one of my meds is not approved in the UK. I could probably have it shipped over, but there is the issue of who is going to pay for it. It's waaay $$$$. If I'm covered by the NHS I probably can't get it through Medicaid, or Prescription Assistance. I could talk to the manufacturer about it.
I'm concerned that seeing a GP instead of an epileptologist might do more harm than good. I have unusual seizures that usually don't show up on EEG. It might be ok if my Drs. there communicate with my Dr. here.
I'm also concerned because one of my meds is not approved in the UK. I could probably have it shipped over, but there is the issue of who is going to pay for it. It's waaay $$$$. If I'm covered by the NHS I probably can't get it through Medicaid, or Prescription Assistance. I could talk to the manufacturer about it.