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Posted by Phillipa on December 15, 2011, at 9:57:22
Finally a pdoc that has been around since the early meds were out. He's very astute notes are amazing, doesn't forget a thing, and has diagnosed me as ocd but not in need of med changes at all. And one of the questions I asked yesterday was does anxiety have to be associated with depression. He said definitely no that some people have pure anxiety disorders without depression. I've been trying to tell docs this for years. So he's treating me for anxiety only. He's used all the old meds which we discussed as I was curious. He said that the SSRI's were definitely an improvement as no suicides with them like TCA's and other classes of meds. Also that the TCA's caused massive weight gain,dry mouth, constipation. None of which I've experienced on SSRI's. Also he didn't feel the older antipsychics like mellaril were dangerouse he'd used them and never had problems with patients. He felt the newer atypicals caused more weight gain, metabolic syndrome in patients. Also doesn't feel I need theraphy. Some new ideas for sure. He's also not intimidated for lack of a better word for what I do know of meds. I like him. Phillipa
Posted by gadchik on December 15, 2011, at 11:46:52
In reply to A Pdoc that Gets it?, posted by Phillipa on December 15, 2011, at 9:57:22
Good for you,phillipa,you deserve to finally have someone that you feel is competent. I like my pdoc too.I dont know what would have become of me w/o her.
Posted by jono_in_adelaide on December 15, 2011, at 16:08:47
In reply to A Pdoc that Gets it?, posted by Phillipa on December 15, 2011, at 9:57:22
Wonderful news Phillips, how did you find him?
Posted by Phillipa on December 15, 2011, at 20:29:08
In reply to Re: A Pdoc that Gets it?, posted by jono_in_adelaide on December 15, 2011, at 16:08:47
Referral from another pdoc here that my next door neighbor sees. Saw him for a short while and he was much too aggresive for me. Phillipa
Posted by creepy on December 16, 2011, at 11:15:43
In reply to A Pdoc that Gets it?, posted by Phillipa on December 15, 2011, at 9:57:22
Not sure that I agree therapy isnt necessary for an anxiety spectrum disorder thats probably rooted in childhood trauma somewhere.
I had some compulsive behaviors due to my trauma and it took some time to get through that.
Posted by ed_uk2010 on December 16, 2011, at 15:14:37
In reply to Re: A Pdoc that Gets it?, posted by creepy on December 16, 2011, at 11:15:43
I have to ask PJ....
If your new pdoc does not recommend therapy or a change in medication, what benefit do you get from seeing him rather than just getting your meds from a GP?
Posted by Phillipa on December 16, 2011, at 18:54:53
In reply to Re: A Pdoc that Gets it?, posted by ed_uk2010 on December 16, 2011, at 15:14:37
GP's don't give them out here nor internists which who my primary is they refer you. Since have medicaire can refer myself. He's put my life in perspective and I'm more out and about now. He provides confidence and knowing I'm not nuts is a relief. Ocd folks like and need structure as he said and I knew. Hence docs and Nurses most seem to have some. Mine is not extreme. PJ
Posted by Raisinb on December 16, 2011, at 21:28:14
In reply to A Pdoc that Gets it?, posted by Phillipa on December 15, 2011, at 9:57:22
That's awesome. I know what you mean, I think, about not intimidated. After you go through the system for awhile and gain your own knowledge, it seems it's harder to find a pdoc or therapist who has that intelligent authority.
Posted by Phillipa on December 16, 2011, at 21:43:45
In reply to Re: A Pdoc that Gets it?, posted by Raisinb on December 16, 2011, at 21:28:14
He's older and seems to be very wise in a wonderful way. Phillipa
Posted by Solstice on December 18, 2011, at 6:49:58
In reply to Re: A Pdoc that Gets it? » Raisinb, posted by Phillipa on December 16, 2011, at 21:43:45
Do you mean that you`ve finally got a pdoc that isnt *suspicious* of your knowledge? I`ll bet alot of them expect patiennts to be unknowledgeable about meds, and they dont know what to do with someone who has been around the block a few times... does their own research... etc. I`m so glad you`ve got a pdoc now who`s got a stable ego and doesnt need his patients to be ignorant. I also think alot of them might be on the lookout for `drug-seekers` and probably a primary characteristic of a drug-seeker is a patient with a high level of knowledge about medications.
Solstice
Posted by ed_uk2010 on December 18, 2011, at 7:03:56
In reply to Re: A Pdoc that Gets it? » ed_uk2010, posted by Phillipa on December 16, 2011, at 18:54:53
Excellent that you like him and that he's helping you :)
>GP's don't give them out here nor internists which who my primary is they refer you.
GPs don't prescribe SSRIs?
Posted by Phillipa on December 18, 2011, at 21:12:28
In reply to Re: A Pdoc that Gets it? » Phillipa, posted by Solstice on December 18, 2011, at 6:49:58
Saw him three times now and when he asks if I need a script for a med I say no. Why because I don't need any right now. And I've said "see no reason for a new script since you have no problem with the low doses I'm on". He agrees? Sounds okay? I've decided to cancel last appointment with old pdoc as see no reason for the long ride. For what? If she's not practicing after end of this Month her license will not be good for scripts she writes. She's marrying and moving out of state. Phillipa
Posted by Phillipa on December 18, 2011, at 21:19:55
In reply to Re: A Pdoc that Gets it?, posted by ed_uk2010 on December 18, 2011, at 7:03:56
Ed well my internist who is my primary doctor refers you to another speciality doc for anything. He has referred me for thyroid to the endo. The internist will not treat it he says. If a psych med find a pdoc. Maybe some do but not mine I guess doesn't want liability? Who knows? Hence refer myself. I ask other docs who they use. Example for a fall hurt foot asked the expensive dentist who takes no insurance you file one own, who a good foot doctor was, he said go to xxxx saw him needed the back doc and he said oh my Brother saw a great neuro spinal doc let me get his name for you as the brother is also a foot doc there. As for dermatologist recommendation from plastic surgeon here. All take medicaire so it's great so far. Six years here so far. PJ
Posted by Phillipa on December 18, 2011, at 21:22:11
In reply to Re: A Pdoc that Gets it? » ed_uk2010, posted by Phillipa on December 18, 2011, at 21:19:55
Oh the referral to this pdoc was from one I saw here who no longer takes medicaire he took a week and researched and found two this is the one I chose as same age as me. We share many of the same experiences in life. Phillipa
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