Posted by Jost on June 30, 2006, at 21:58:17
In reply to Re: how to convince pdoc that I want provigil » Jost, posted by llrrrpp on June 30, 2006, at 21:05:03
Isn't it interesting that some pdocs are much more dubious about the value of pmeds than others.
It is hard to ask (or propose) in an effective way-- I'm the last person who should not understand that-- somehow I tend to "forget" until he's walking me to the door, at which point someone is waiting, so there isn't time.
Your pdoc really should consider this, IMO. Maybe he's conservative, certainly sounds like he isn't into combining meds. But you might need a more adventurous person.
My pdoc, whom I respect and like, is really open to many options, and trying to make things as good as possible-- without hesitations-- if there's a likelihood it would work--
Esp. since these meds are far from perfect, and even if they work, the side-effects can force you to stop. T is important, but, for me, ADs and provigil (or even stronger things, on occasion, although I don't tend to use them) have made a huge difference, without which I doubt T would be particularly useful. And T can take years-- why should you lose that time?
Not that he may not be the right or best person, but would you consider seeing someone else?
Jost
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