Posted by cybercafe on July 21, 2002, at 1:53:40
In reply to Re: frustration - the medical monopoly, posted by mist on July 20, 2002, at 13:22:00
> If you call the company that manufactures the medication you need, would they refer you to doctors in your area that have prescribed it for your diagnosis? Do they have that kind of information? Maybe one would be on your insurance plan. It seems your only recourse is to somehow find a doctor who you know would prescribe what works for you, and go to them wherever they are (ideally not too far from where you live).
Damn that is a really good idea .. I never thought of that... and I have always had the problem that I did not want to wait 4 months for an appointment to simply ask "have you any experience with lamictal, gabapentin, stimulant augmentation, etc etc" .....
I'm thinking now it might be wise to talk to the pharmacy and see if I can get a doctor's name (is this confidential?) or some governing body...
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