I need assistance ladies!

[Jessica Merriman]

Hi ladies. My Endo retired without referring me to another one and here is my problem.

I found a new one, but since HRT for trans people is not considered urgent (?) they cant get me in for three months. I am on full strength MtF HRT and I need to know what to expect being off of HRT for so long. What will I feel and how will I act? Also, is there anything at all I can do to minimize the adverse affects at all?

If it affects my mental stability like I am anticipating please accept my apologies if I get irritable and don't seem like myself. Please don't take anything personal if I get *itchy. I am really worried right now and any help or suggestions in dealing with this will be very appreciated.

PS-I called 68 different providers and was turned down by all of them, so simply finding another one with openings is not possible at this point.

[Ms Grace]

Wow, that isn't good. He didn't write you a script to cover you for a few months? Surely if you explain to the staff at the new endo you're already on an HRT regimin they will treat you with a bit more urgency. I came off HRT cold turkey after I decided to end my first attempt at transition - it was not pretty. My emotions went ballistic, I started lactating (true) and was generally a mess for several weeks. It won't wind back the feminisation process but you could end up feeling mega crap. Perhaps your doctor can tide you over?

[Jessica Merriman]

He didn't write you a script to cover you for a few months?

Surely if you explain to the staff at the new endo you're already on an HRT regimin they will treat you with a bit more urgency.

Perhaps your doctor can tide you over?

Would not cover me and said he didn't want to do HRT to begin with, just liked my insurance.

Pleaded with the new staff, no deal. Evidently my condition is not "life threatening" enough to book me earlier. My Therapist and Psychologist even stressed the importance of continuing. No luck!

I have exhausted all avenue's at this point. Oklahoma sucks for trans people! I did get ahold of a Trans support group, but that is my last hope for another referral.

[Jill F]

Your therapist and psychologist probably know someone with an MD, right?  Even if it's not an endo.  Have you tried Ob/Gyns?

This is ridiculous and I'm sorry it's happening to you.

[Ms Grace]

Best of luck hon. I really hope you can get it sorted.

[Jessica Merriman]

Your therapist and psychologist probably know someone with an MD, right?  Even if it's not an endo.  Have you tried Ob/Gyns?

This is ridiculous and I'm sorry it's happening to you.

They have tried quit a few MDs here, but the lack of trans knowledge is almost zero. All they have said so far is find an Endo, even the most liberal ones. Same with the OB/Gyns. They are all willing to see me immediately before SRS and provide care after, but shy away from HRT. Calls are still being made, but the listings are getting very short in the book. Sometimes I hate this Red State!

Thanks for the support Jill and Grace. I sure don't look forward to the next three months. Please don't get offended if I go nuts some of the time.

Hi Emily. He didn't write a continuation script for me to be able to stay on until the next appointment. Some ethics, Huh?

[Jill F]

Sometimes even the mention of a potential malpractice lawsuit can grease the wheels.  Just sayin'

A letter from an attorney might just get you what you need. 

Hmm, write simple prescription or retain attorney...  How to make angry transchick go away?

[Jessica Merriman]

  Hmm, write simple prescription or retain attorney...  How to make angry transchick go away?

Didn't think of that! I will be on the phone first thing tomorrow! Outstanding. Guess I was concentrating too much on the physical withdrawal aspect to think of it. I am kind of freaking out a little! When I found out all this it felt like a flashbang went off next to me and I was stunned.

[Cindy]

Big Hug Honey.

I hope it gets sorted

[radsi]

I agree with what Jill said threaten the old endo with a lawyer.. Are they professionally registered/regulated over your side of the pond... Over here you can make official complaints to like health care council or whatever if a professional hasn't fulfilled their duty of care.. which I don't think this one has..

[Jessica Merriman]

Sorry Emily I meant the doctors ethics for not properly making sure my care would be continued without delay. My brain is out to lunch right now, sorry.

[Jessica Merriman]

I am just worried about what effects mental and physical I could face. I am still trying hard as is my Therapy team to find a solution, but need to know what to expect if the worse case happens, three months without.

[Ltl89]

Your old endo sounds incredibly unprofessional and is a poor excuse for a doctor.  The medical practice that I worked for would never leave a patient stranded like that without their medication.  Have you tried contacting a general practitioner and explaining what's going on?  Maybe they may prescribe it for you given your history.  At least until you can see a specialist.  And worst comes to worst, do you have the means to take a trip out of Oklahoma to see an out of state Endo?  I know it's hard, but it would be worth it in my eyes.   

I'm going to do some research and see if I can find something to help.  I am sorry sorry you are going through this. 

[Ltl89]

Okay, these are not close, but they are the closet informed consent clinics.  That may help you out for now, I don't know.  I posted the two in Kansas, but there are more if you are willing to travel.  I'm just thinking out of the box since it's sort of a dire situation.  I found them from the following source http://transresource.tumblr.com/post/36603564709  Sorry for this Jess. 

JEANETTE LANIER, ARNP, WICHITA, KANSAS
1001 N. MINNEAPOLIS, WICHITA KS 67214
(316) 293-1840

DR. SHARON LEE, KANSAS CITY
Southwest Boulevard Clinic – 340 Southwest Blvd. Kansas City, KS 66103
(913) 722-3100

[immortal gypsy]

Not knowing what your on or how it's prescribed, if possible try not to go cold turkey. It is not very pretty, emotionally I was a wreck for a few weeks. So here is a hug for now cause you may need it later

On the other hand this is a small setback (I'm assuming you have the date in three months you want one earlier). So yes it will be an emotional strain but we are all here for you. If you can't find someone to give you a new script sooner I suggest trying to find something to take your mind off the wait. I like Jill's idea LAWYER

[Jessica Merriman]

Thanks LTL I will check them out. It is only about a 6 hour drive and sounds good to me. ROADTRIP!

Thanks IG. I do have a firm date of July 9th now, so a little less than three months and I am trying to stretch out my small supply so there is at least some in me. I will run out soon though. Wish he would have told me this when I had a months worth!

[Ltl89]

Oh boy Jess.  I'm sorry to see you go through this.  Seriously, I hope it works out. 

[Ms Grace]

Oh boy Jess.  I'm sorry to see you go through this.  Seriously, I hope it works out. 

Me too. Nice work, LTL - your'e a star!

[ErinWDK]

Jessica,

I am so sad to hear this is happening to you.  The six hour road trip looks like a good idea at this point.

I hope everything works out and you get the medications you need.

Pulling for you, sister!


Erin

[JamesG]

A letter from an attorney might just get you what you need. 

She could probably get a year's supply of hormones online for how much that will cost out of pocket.  Just sayin...