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Posted by Meri-Tuuli on March 27, 2006, at 9:03:52
I rang him up to see what he was thinking.
For those of you not in the know, he referred me to see a pdoc (on the NHS) and they deflected back his request saying I should be seen by a 'mental health nurse' instead.
But now, he is writing to the pdoc directly himself and he is the most senior partner at his practice, so I am hoping that means something! My GP seemed to indicate that I would be seen by a pdoc as a result of his actions.
Which is great news, as I have never been seen by a pdoc in my life! Although I don't have high expectations of the pdoc or appointment or even dx (I guess I'm too much of a seasoned pbabbler!), but at least its something.
:o)
Posted by Racer on March 27, 2006, at 13:18:26
In reply to Yay! Useless GP not so useless after all!!!, posted by Meri-Tuuli on March 27, 2006, at 9:03:52
Yippee! Congratulations, and I hope you get an appointment soonest!> > Which is great news, as I have never been seen by a pdoc in my life! Although I don't have high expectations of the pdoc or appointment or even dx (I guess I'm too much of a seasoned pbabbler!), but at least its something.
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> :o)
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>But check your attitude. While it's true that there are a fair number of pdocs with delusions of adequacy, there are also a lot of really knowledgeable, genuinely caring pdocs out there. Let's give them the benefit of the doubt, no matter how hard that is.
And I say that not to play Mary Sunshine, but for your own protection. It's not as it should be, but as someone who goes in scared -- based on prior experiences -- I can tell you that my fear has been counted against me. I do tell them, "gee, you know, I've had some bad experiences, and I've gotten a bit scared of doctors by now -- please respect that, and bear with me. I will be as honest as I can be, and you don't have to take it personally, but please understand that I am frightened." That gets written up as "personality disorder" or "hypersensitive" or "intolerant of medication effects" or whatever. And it doesn't help with the communication.
I'd advise you, as much as you can, to walk in there giving off the appearance of complete faith that this doctor has the answer for you. I'd also advise that you give him a chance to do his job, which can be hard for me from reading everything on this board. :-) It's hard, but keeping in mind that mileage does vary helps, as does realizing that you can always stop the drug...
In my case, since I"m in the US, I can also tell myself that I can fire the pdoc and ask my OB/GYN or GP to keep prescribing to me. That's harder over there, and I'm sorry it is, for your sake.
Good luck with your appointment, and I'm sure you'll get lots of good thoughts for a really good pdoc.
Posted by ed_uk on March 27, 2006, at 14:31:54
In reply to Yay! Useless GP not so useless after all!!!, posted by Meri-Tuuli on March 27, 2006, at 9:03:52
Hi Meri
That's good news :)
Ed
Posted by Meri-Tuuli on March 28, 2006, at 4:00:28
In reply to Re: Yay! Useless GP not so useless after all!!!, posted by Racer on March 27, 2006, at 13:18:26
Hey!
All I meant was that I shouldn't think that all my (mental health) problems will be solved just by seeing this pdoc for this one (?) appointment. I think that would be unrealistic.
I am actually very hopeful that this appointment will be very enlightening and helpful to me - I am very opened minded about it.
Posted by Meri-Tuuli on March 28, 2006, at 4:05:52
In reply to Re: Yay! Useless GP not so useless after all!!! » Meri-Tuuli, posted by ed_uk on March 27, 2006, at 14:31:54
Thanks Ed!
I can not even begin to tell you how relieved I am about it all...... that and the weather is actually quite mild and sunny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And the days are much longer now - it makes a huge difference to me.
Meri
> Hi Meri
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> That's good news :)
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> Ed
Posted by ed_uk on March 28, 2006, at 15:30:18
In reply to Re: Yay! Useless GP not so useless after all!!! » ed_uk, posted by Meri-Tuuli on March 28, 2006, at 4:05:52
Let us know how it goes :)
Ed x
Posted by Racer on March 28, 2006, at 18:43:13
In reply to Re: Yay! Useless GP not so useless after all!!! » Racer, posted by Meri-Tuuli on March 28, 2006, at 4:00:28
Good, and I'm glad your weather is clearing up!
I hope I didn't sound critical, Meri -- just, like I said, I've had troubles before, and hoped you could learn something from my experience. I did, only I'm not sure I liked learning that my purpose in life is to serve as a warning to others...
:-D
Posted by deniseuk on March 30, 2006, at 9:49:56
In reply to Yay! Useless GP not so useless after all!!!, posted by Meri-Tuuli on March 27, 2006, at 9:03:52
Hi,
I thought you were in the UK, do we have Pdocs here, I thought Pdocs was a term for Psychiatrist used by the Americans on this board?
Have I got it so wrong all this time?
Denise
Posted by Meri-Tuuli on March 30, 2006, at 10:41:25
In reply to Re: Yay! Useless GP not so useless after all!!!, posted by deniseuk on March 30, 2006, at 9:49:56
Hi!
> I thought you were in the UK, do we have Pdocs here, I thought Pdocs was a term for Psychiatrist used by the Americans on this board?I am using the word 'pdoc' to refer to a psychiatrist here in the UK.... is this right? I didn't think it mattered if you were in the UK or not or even if you were American or not. ?????? I am British.
I'm abit confused!!
Posted by ed_uk on March 30, 2006, at 14:09:47
In reply to Re: Yay! Useless GP not so useless after all!!!, posted by Meri-Tuuli on March 30, 2006, at 10:41:25
pdoc = psychiatrist
It's a popular term on the internet but I've never heard it used 'in real life'.
Ed
Posted by Emily Elizabeth on March 30, 2006, at 21:57:32
In reply to Re: Yay! Useless GP not so useless after all!!! » Meri-Tuuli, posted by ed_uk on March 30, 2006, at 14:09:47
I keep wanting to say "pdoc" IRL, but then I remember that no one would know what I mean!!
Best,
EE
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