Posted by PhoenixGirl on March 6, 2001, at 16:14:50
In reply to Phoenix Girl - I haven't forgotten about you, posted by ksvt on March 5, 2001, at 13:06:27
Hi ksvt,
I haven't chosen a doctor yet. At this point I think that I want to get an Emory-affiliated doctor, because I want a doctor who is willing to experiment, try "controversial" things like stimulants, rather than one who is "by the book" and tries to play it safe. I've already tried practically all the by-the-book things, and they haven't been sufficient. One that was recommended to me was Dr. Philip Ninan, an expert on treatment-resistant depression at Emory, but he may not be taking new clients. By the way, I also want one who will take my sexual side effects and fatigue seriously, because for years doctors have been letting my suffering in those areas linger. I don't think they are unconquerable, but so many doctors like to give you the standard depression treatment and just send you on your way. For years I had extreme fatigue, and none of these bastards tried me on Wellbutrin or a stimulant or anything to help it. I insisted on trying Wellbutrin a few months ago, and it has helped considerably with my fatigue. All these years a doctor could have tried Wellbutrin or something with me, but they didn't, and the only reason I'm benefitting from it now is that I researched it myself and insisted on trying it. This is just one example of the ways pdocs have let me down. Anyway, thank you for investigating for me. I hope your sister or someone has some information.
> > Phoenix Girl - I didn't want you to think that I had forgotten you. I emailed my sister days ago and since she doesn't use email anywhere near as frequently as I do, she only just got back to me. The person she wants to ask for info is out of town until sometime next week. This friend of hers uses a woman psychiatrist both for meds and for therapy. Hers is not the name you mentioned, and may not be an Emory affiliated doc, but this friend of my sister's is also an information gatherer by nature and may know something about the doc you mentioned. I'm sure my sister will get back to me after her friend returns. I hope all goes well - have you made the move yet? Ksvt
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