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Written by Ivan at 22 Aug 2003 22:47:32: Re: My doc
As an answer to: Re: My doc written by Ant at 22 Aug 2003 21:39:14:
>Thanks for inital comments
>If my doc wont give it to me are there any other ways of getting hold of betamethasone ?
>I have heard loads of stories that it helps phimosis alot and i'll be dammed if my doc is gonna stop me trying everything possible !!The soul of conservative treatment is to try the least intrusive and least dangerous therapies first. As for how to get it, I don't really know how to deal with the UK NHS - I have enough trouble dealing with my American health and dental insurance with all their ins and outs. There must be a way you can get referred to another doctor - perhaps ask for a referral to a dermatologist. It's very possible you could get it through some Internet source, but BIG WARNING - prescription drugs are generally not over-the-counter because they can be dangerous if misused. Many of the Internet drug sources are virtually OTC vendors, even if they have a doctor giving a nominal over-the-Net review. I won't recommend that route for that reason, but if you choose to, please read up thoroughly on how to use it (it takes the tiniest of smears at the tightest area - but other than that I can say nothing).