Posted by shelliR on May 12, 2001, at 21:27:54
In reply to Re: Whats the best opiate for depression ? / ETC, posted by Elizabeth on May 12, 2001, at 19:57:44
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> Codeine isn't the best choice for an AD anyway, IMO -- if you need a full agonist, a longer-acting one with fewer adverse effects relative to desired effects would be preferable.Like Ultram?
> I've heard many stories of people suing their doctors over some pretty absurd things. Dr. Bodkin takes particular risks in that he is willing to work with patients who may be personality-disordered (which often is associated with a tendency to blame other people for one's problems -- e.g., a patient misuses or overdoses on medication, then blames the doctor). I take Dr. B's willingness to work with these "difficult" patients as a sign of exceptional compassion.Elizabeth, yes, I believe the scenario with the law suit is very close to what you described above, and I didn't take it that Dr. Bodkin had done anything wrong. If I don't find someone around here that I highly respect to consult with, I may fly up to Boston. I also have an old friend living in Somerset. Still, in the long run it would be best to find someone in my immediate area. He did make the suggestion of going up very high on selegiline, but I'm not really anxious to go off the nardil and start again with a new MAOI, unless perhaps it was the patch.
Shelli
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