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[Robot Parade Leader]

Ok, I know there are some medical people here, and I wanted to ask about getting a presciption without wasting medical resources..... (Stupidly bugging a doctor more than required).

Propecia .... Yes for male pattern baldness, and not BPH. I realize it is not a medical emergency and do not want to take up valuable time from the medically needy. But, I want and think I need this.

Doctors do this with an outpatient appointment, right? Are there things I should say? I realize the side effects and do not care about them. Constructive help is appreciated. I also realize some nice people here have tried being supportive about the whole "bald guys can be great" thing. Thank you. I would appreciate the info though, please.

[Trekkin]

Well, we can't (legally) give you medical advice over the Internet, so...ask your doctor.

[Telgin]

If there are any doctors on Bay12, I'd be pretty surprised if any were willing to write a prescription over the internet.  I'm sure it happens, but I'm also sure there's a lot of liability involved...

Anyway, if you have a family doctor, you really probably should call or visit them about this.  It takes up some of their time, but it's the correct way to do this, and believe me they have people come in for much dumber reasons.

Alternatively, you might be able to go to a walk in clinic and get help there.  They're normally used by people with the infections, the flu, for vaccinations and so on, but they're staffed by real doctors who can prescribe things.  I had anxiety medication prescribed through one once.

If you have health insurance then seeing a doctor at one should be comparatively cheap (~$20-40).  If not, I think it's still less than most general practitioners would charge for a doctor's visit.

You should probably call one and be up front with whoever answers the phone about why you want to see them.  If they can't help you, they should be able to refer you to a specialist who can, and that would be your next step anyway.  Calling will also avoid potential embarrassment by having to talk to a receptionist in front of people about the problem, particularly if they say it's something they can't help with.

[ChairmanPoo]

I'd say go to your GP and discuss the pros and cons with him or ask for a referral for someone who can discuss the pros and cons. Or both

You do need to have a serious talk with whoever is overseeing this about the pros and cons. Both because you do need to get a clear idea of what you're getting into (and give a clear idea as to what you hope to achieve), and because you are unlikely to get anywhere without a real clinical interview.

[Robot Parade Leader]

ok clarification, I was not trying to ask for a presciption over the net.

To be more clear, I want to see a general practioner or other doctor. I don't want to look stupid when I do it.

I feel almost like I am a waste of the doctor's time complianing. I will live if I do not get this.

[ChairmanPoo]

If you don't know something, it's never stupid to ask about it. You're going there to discuss something you have thought that might have an impact on your health. Just go there and ask about whatever ideas you have.


Mind you, I do get the feeling this will be outside the scope of practice of any doctor working in healthcare proper, mostly because this is not healthcare proper. It's quite likely that you have to attend some aesthethics medical professional, which by the way might be quite expensive (and likely not under the umbrella of any form of insurance or coverage, thus coming directly out of your own pocket). Even in this scenario I think it's a good idea to discuss potential hazards with your GP and make him aware that you're taking that if you do start such a treatment.

[Robot Parade Leader]

That's actually really nice to know. I felt like I might be a waste of time, because this drug isn't strictly life or death.

Thankfully, I am not on any other meds, so no interaction.

Yeah, insurance may not cover it and that sucks. It is what it is. I haven't been to a doctor in a while, might fit in the general question as part of a physical too. I also realize this blocks hormones a bit, so probably best to talk to a doctor that knows what they are doing. GP or otherwise.

Basically I would like to halt progression of loss, regaining some if possible.

I guess a polite call might not hurt, but I would gladly take a back seat to someone with acute care issues.

Also, I can't be the only one here with this issue.

[femmelf]

I think bald men can be hot.

Take a look at Jason Statham. Also less my type but Vin Diesil. Nothing wrong at all with the last one, but I just think the former is cuter.

I am not much of a medical anything, (low level and taking orders a lot) but if you are interesting, neat, and cute there are girls who will go for that. My one boyfriend was all weirded out by it and I didn't care, except I asked him to shave it all off. I could tell he was still not happy about it and I tried to support him, but meh. He just did not get over it no matter how much I told him I loved it and him.

So I know men get all upset by this and I sort of get why, kinda, but don't think nobody'll go out with you. I would totally date Jason Statham if I could get him to ask me. I hope this helps a bit for the ole self esteem. .

[Robot Parade Leader]

Wow, thanks. I guess it helps some. I mean I clearly don't want the whole being bald thing but at least there is one girl out there ok with it. I mean it still sucks, but at least there is that. Also I am not vin diesil, or the other guy, but good to know.

Any other tips people?

[Kagus]

There's been a tentative study showing statistically significant results when combining Rogaine with microneedling to treat male pattern baldness, compared to using Rogaine by itself.

So, that's something you could talk with your doc about... "How do I prevent giving myself a head infection when repeatedly stabbing my scalp?"

[scourge728]

I think bald men can be hot.

Take a look at Jason Statham. Also less my type but Vin Diesil. Nothing wrong at all with the last one, but I just think the former is cuter.

I am not much of a medical anything, (low level and taking orders a lot) but if you are interesting, neat, and cute there are girls who will go for that. My one boyfriend was all weirded out by it and I didn't care, except I asked him to shave it all off. I could tell he was still not happy about it and I tried to support him, but meh. He just did not get over it no matter how much I told him I loved it and him.

So I know men get all upset by this and I sort of get why, kinda, but don't think nobody'll go out with you. I would totally date Jason Statham if I could get him to ask me. I hope this helps a bit for the ole self esteem. .

I mean in this theoretical situation where dating this man is plausible, you could just *gasp* ask him

[nenjin]

But muh social norms!

[femmelf]

To review:

Girl violates social norms by saying bald men can be hot.
Girl's motives are to make bald man / men fell better.

Internet mocks girl for sticking to social norms.

But muh social norms!

I think bald men can be hot.

Take a look at Jason Statham. Also less my type but Vin Diesil. Nothing wrong at all with the last one, but I just think the former is cuter.

I am not much of a medical anything, (low level and taking orders a lot) but if you are interesting, neat, and cute there are girls who will go for that. My one boyfriend was all weirded out by it and I didn't care, except I asked him to shave it all off. I could tell he was still not happy about it and I tried to support him, but meh. He just did not get over it no matter how much I told him I loved it and him.

So I know men get all upset by this and I sort of get why, kinda, but don't think nobody'll go out with you. I would totally date Jason Statham if I could get him to ask me. I hope this helps a bit for the ole self esteem. .

I mean in this theoretical situation where dating this man is plausible, you could just *gasp* ask him

Internet fails again; girl never stood a chance. Confirmed.
Sorry cute bald men. Other interneter fails keep you lonely.
You were right all along. It is society's fault.

A girl is no one.

(placeholder for Aria Stark picture)

Hang in there RPL.

[nenjin]

I don't recall social norms preventing anyone from being attracted to or saying they can find bald men attractive.

Internet fails again; girl never stood a chance. Confirmed.
Sorry cute bald men. Other interneter fails keep you lonely.
You were right all along. It is society's fault.

Way to take a tongue in cheek comment and turn it into "blame everyone else." "A girl" should relax.

[femmelf]

No.

Won't read whatever you write.

Have a good life.