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Posted by SoS on February 18, 2002, at 1:43:24
let me try neurontin? Or Anti-anxiety meds? I'm not sure if he specializes in BP, but he's convinced that's what I have. I probably do, but I could also have JUST anxiety issues, right? He is a child/adolescent pdoc...if that means anything. It's just that I've gained 40 freakin lbs from paxil (which I'm getting off of; is it true it'll be over a year before I lose the weight??) and the depakote makes me about as sharp as a wooden spoon. He's insistant that neurontin will do nothing for me, and I'm afraid to ask for any changes to my regime (he's pretty insistant/confident he's right). I feel guilty though, like somehow I am making myself not get better. I don't really know what I'm trying to say; these meds are only working to a small extent, and the side effects suck and I don't know what my pdoc's thinking really.
bleh
MM
Posted by Willow on February 18, 2002, at 7:17:29
In reply to Why won't my pdoc...., posted by SoS on February 18, 2002, at 1:43:24
"I don't really know what I'm trying to say; these meds are only working to a small extent, and the side effects suck and I don't know what my pdoc's thinking really."
MM
How old are you? I don't know if your age makes any difference, but the younger you are the more insistent I've found that medical (including pyshcs) are on making descisions.
For myself finding a team of doctors that listens to me and that I trust their judgement has made a real difference. Are you comfortable with your gp? Go back to him and explain your feelings about your pysh re meds etc.
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Posted by jay on February 18, 2002, at 11:30:37
In reply to Why won't my pdoc...., posted by SoS on February 18, 2002, at 1:43:24
> let me try neurontin? Or Anti-anxiety meds? I'm not sure if he specializes in BP, but he's convinced that's what I have. I probably do, but I could also have JUST anxiety issues, right? He is a child/adolescent pdoc...if that means anything. It's just that I've gained 40 freakin lbs from paxil (which I'm getting off of; is it true it'll be over a year before I lose the weight??) and the depakote makes me about as sharp as a wooden spoon. He's insistant that neurontin will do nothing for me, and I'm afraid to ask for any changes to my regime (he's pretty insistant/confident he's right). I feel guilty though, like somehow I am making myself not get better. I don't really know what I'm trying to say; these meds are only working to a small extent, and the side effects suck and I don't know what my pdoc's thinking really.
> bleh
> MMCan you shop around, get to a different doctor? You do have every right to do that, you know. It's not uncommon for some to go through 30 or more pdocs to find the one they want. Set up an app't and bring along a number of questions on a sheet. If the doc doesn't answer with what you want, then move onto another one. It's your health, and your choice.
Keep us posted..
Jay
Posted by SoS on February 19, 2002, at 0:57:03
In reply to Self-doubt ...., posted by Willow on February 18, 2002, at 7:17:29
> "I don't really know what I'm trying to say; these meds are only working to a small extent, and the side effects suck and I don't know what my pdoc's thinking really."
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> MM
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> How old are you? I don't know if your age makes any difference, but the younger you are the more insistent I've found that medical (including pyshcs) are on making descisions.
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> For myself finding a team of doctors that listens to me and that I trust their judgement has made a real difference. Are you comfortable with your gp? Go back to him and explain your feelings about your pysh re meds etc.
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> BEST WISHES
> WillowThe GP we have now is NOT my favorite person. I could switch GP's if I really wanted to, but we've had to change insurance a few times, and it's kind of a hassle so we just keep him I guess. I'm 19, so I don't know if I'm taken too seriously. Sometimes I have a hard time explaining what I'm feeling too so he might just be doing what he thinks is right based on something I've said but I don't usually go into great detail. I just don't want to be naive about him and put blind faith in him only to find out he's not a good guy. Anyway, thanks. I know I can shop around, it's just that it's a hassle, both for me and my mom ya know? I guess I'll just give it more time. Thanks.
Posted by Willow on February 19, 2002, at 8:53:49
In reply to Re: Self-doubt ...., posted by SoS on February 19, 2002, at 0:57:03
MM
> The GP we have now is NOT my favorite person. I could switch GP's if I really wanted to, but ...
Are you comfortable speaking with your GP? If not right it down in a letter form or point form, your concerns. Bring this in to the doc, it helps with the communication process. You can list your thoughts re meds, doc/patient relationship, etc. Most docs are in the dark because we don't always articulate our thoughts. And ask questions till you get an answer you understand!
"I'm 19, so I don't know if I'm taken too seriously."I'm sure you are taken seriously, but there probably is a generation lingo gap. Looking back now, I realize that the older we get the more naive youth look, which doesn't mean that their ignornant just that it makes it harder to get things through our aged minds. :^)
"I just don't want to be naive about him and put blind faith in him only to find out he's not a good guy."
Most docs are there because they have a genuine interest in helping people.
Hang in there, Chin Up!
Willow
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