Posted by Kim on February 7, 2000, at 0:30:54
In reply to Re: MAOIs c/ other antidepressants, posted by michael on February 6, 2000, at 14:26:11
> > Did your new doctor make an effort to contact your previous doctor before deciding to take you off a combo that worked for two years?
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> Or might your previous doctor be able to refer you to someone, who might be more in tune with his line of thinking? Good luck.
> michaelThe new doc did talk to the old one (otherwise I think he would have just taken me off them cold turkey instead of adjusting them gradually). I think the new doc is more concerned about his reputation--doesn't want to do anything "unconventional." Even the pharmacy here refused to dispense the combination until they had talked to doctor--even after I assured them that I was well aware of the theoretical risks and knew how and what to monitor for.
As for another doc, it all comes down to insurance. They tell me who I can go to and how often and for how long. (Don't even get me started on insurance coverage for "mental" illness!)
I do have a very good therapist though, and know he will be willing to intervene with the doc if I get too bad--he has called him before when I've had medication problems.
Kim
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