Posted by mom on April 13, 2002, at 18:08:20
In reply to Re: I need help..fast, effexor and zyprexa, posted by katekite on April 13, 2002, at 16:17:37
Kate, Thanks for everything.. I feel better just talking and get some other thoughts. I did agree do the Zyprexa as prn, but it is under the condition to be given only if she becomes combative or out of control. They have not given any for almost 24 hours now. She has not anymore of the outburst. I will reccommend the benzodiazepine to be used instead.. after all, the doctor did tell me that if I knew so much about meds, for me to pick one :-) Don't think she meant it, but I will follow thru! As for my daughter, the episodes really scared her. She could not describe it to me, but said, "it freaked her out". She seemed almost relieved when I told her it could be a side effect of the medication. She was afraid maybe she was going insane. Her diagnosis is major depressive disorder secondary to eating disorder. She is more than ready to come home. She is embarrassed that I keep "butting" in with the doctor's advice, but I don't feel that is really her decision. She says that she doesn't feel any better with the meds they have added, but she can't say she neccesarily feels worse, other than the "episodes". She likes most of the people there, isn't real crazy about some of the docs. From what she tells me, the doctor is with her for approx 30 seconds a day. Our visits go very well at this point, other than her begging me to tell her her weight. I am allowed to visit twice during the week, for one hour.. and then 2 hours on Sat. and Sun. The therapist there does not have a private practice, but we have a therapist outside that also relates well with my daughter, as well as my daughter with her. She has been going to the hospital and seeing her 2x a week. Also.. If it were just my choice and no other factors considered, I would take her home, and if things don't stay how I agree to them, I will take her home.. but, right now If I take her out against their advice..I did find out that the insurance does not have to pay for any of her stay. Her health is of course more important than any money, don't get me wrong... but we are talking about 50 thou here so far, I have to try and work this out. I have a few appointments set up for Monday to discuss options of her care, and other means of financing it. Her primary psychiatrist is out of town and has been for 2 weeks, and will not be back until Tuesday. She will see her then, I KNOW she will not agree with the care received thus far.
I agree wholeheartedly with the opinion of the hospital stay itself casuing some of this. It is a strict enviroment. I will find out about the "on-label" thing.Her mom
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