Posted by Sulpicia on June 19, 2001, at 1:53:56
In reply to I don't know what they were thinking., posted by Princess Artemis on June 19, 2001, at 1:09:09
> Have you looked at the WeMove web site?
Excellent info on movement disorders including most recent important
research.
I'm sure you already know this but one reason that pdoc *may* think TD
is not med related is the timing -- tho rare, it usually happens after
a good chunk of time on the med -- I *think* there is even a report of
TD with initial dosing but I'm certain that it was haldol & co. and NOT
SSRIs. TD more often than not remits after the drug is withdrawn. Have
you found examples of TD at cessation? I'm guessing that this sort of backward
pattern of onset is part of pdoc's thoughts.The important point, which is easily lost in anger and recrimination, is that
you get better. So the pdoc thinks it's psychogenic -- so what? You're suffering
whatever the origin. How does he propose to treat you? I *might* grab a trusted friend
and take him/her along and demand that the pdoc get off his duff and treat you.I discount the advice of the neuro regarding haldol -- either this was a joke or he thought
you were actively psychotic: either way he seems to be a nitwit.
I hope you're better soon.
S.
poster:Sulpicia
thread:67027
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