Posted by Racer on March 21, 2007, at 12:22:40
In reply to I'd love a comprehensive evaluation consultation, posted by Dinah on March 21, 2007, at 10:51:30
Yep, that totally [emulates a Hoover]. I've felt that way, myself. Of course, in my case it seems much simpler: if a medication combo treats my anxiety, it makes the depression worse -- and if it treats my depression, it makes the anxiety worse. And add in the insomnia, and the somnolence, and the other issues that have gone along with everything for me...
Sure makes me wonder why I bother trying sometimes.
I haven't had a full on eval, but at least my current pdoc seems to be a keeper. I know you've had trouble finding anyone -- other than Dr Wacko -- to see down there, but maybe it's worth trying to find a good internist and asking about integration? I'd think that a GP or internist would be a good starting place for integration, but maybe I'm wrong. (I even like my current GP, amazingly enough.) Even a gynecologist might be a good coordinator for care, if he/she is anything like mine.
Just an idea. It would be good to get better integration. I know some of my physical issues have an impact on my psychological well-being. I have a hip problem that causes a lot of pain, and often keeps me awake at night, or wakes me up. I know that that sort of pain is Not Good for my mental health, it wears me out. Diabetes is similar in that sense -- it's chronic and wears you out. My beloved husband has a hell of a time when his blood sugar is too high or too low, and I know that times when his sugar is out of whack for a while, his mental state suffers. And that despite good A1c readings. (His are great -- but he still has problems day to day.)
Anyway, when I take over the universe, I'll make sure that comprehensive evaluations are offered to all Dinahesque types. And Racers, too. And everyone else...
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