Posted by Chloe on July 3, 2002, at 20:51:56
In reply to Re: Uncomfortable Visit with Primary Care Physician » oracle, posted by fachad on July 3, 2002, at 1:44:48
Hi Fachad,
I just wanted to chime in, cause you have been so helpful to me. I had a very difficult time with my gp. He could not believe the mountain of meds I was on. AND that I take 10 mgs of Valium per day! My gp thinks this is terrible and I should stop it because of it's additive potential(even though I have been on the same dose for 10 years.). In fact, he thinks I should quit ALL my meds, since I reported (foolishly) that I tend to feel depressed. He said I should just take Effexor. Huh? I am BP2.
Well, I have since learned not to disclose so readily all the meds that I am taking. I never mention the valium to any practioner that I am not extremely familair with and trust...I have also learned, that a gp is not a pdoc, and he had no business meddling where my pdoc is in control.
In your case, though, you went to him specifically for medical advise related to the Dex and viocodin. So I can see how this would be a stressful appointment. And how easy it would be to *think* that the gp *thinks* you are an addict or drug seeking. I am very glad you were able to get a thorough check of your heart with the 24 hour monitor, and that you got the pain meds that you need. All in all, I say well done in a difficult situation.
Chloe
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