Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 695459

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I got *fired* today

Posted by lymom3 on October 16, 2006, at 23:27:27

Well, my pdoc "fired" me today....kindof.....He said there is nothing more he can do for me so I guess I either give up on my meds or start over with a new one and see if I can get somebody else to try some different combo of meds..... I've never been fired before. I'm kinda sad.

 

Re: I got *fired* today

Posted by willyee on October 17, 2006, at 0:46:23

In reply to I got *fired* today, posted by lymom3 on October 16, 2006, at 23:27:27

> Well, my pdoc "fired" me today....kindof.....He said there is nothing more he can do for me so I guess I either give up on my meds or start over with a new one and see if I can get somebody else to try some different combo of meds..... I've never been fired before. I'm kinda sad.

Plese read my post on my last p doc visit,dont be sad,its not your fault,they failed you by not doing what there job is,which is to treat you.

They dont have to be succesful,thats not there job,but there job is to treat,and your not alone .

 

Re: I got *fired* today

Posted by ExcellentCamper on October 17, 2006, at 6:29:16

In reply to Re: I got *fired* today, posted by willyee on October 17, 2006, at 0:46:23

A reputable doctor would not do that, at least without referring you to another who might legitimately be able to help you more. Maybe you should take it as a blessing, as difficult it might seem now.

There is an anecdote in a new book called "Is It Me or My Meds?" with an anecdote about a pharmacologist leaving a message for a client in effect firing her. The client had voiced frustration with him for not reading a four-page letter her psychiatrist had sent previous to the visit ... in short for not doing his job.

The book also recommends in effect interviewing at least three doctors before you settle on one. Remember, they are working for you -- or should be. Keep trying. I take hope from all the different medication/supplement/life change possibilities I find on this board, and it sounds like you do, too.

Will

 

Re: I got *fired* today

Posted by jealibeanz on October 17, 2006, at 6:56:00

In reply to Re: I got *fired* today, posted by ExcellentCamper on October 17, 2006, at 6:29:16

This is one of my biggest fears, especially since I'm 3 hours away from my doc right now because I'm at school. I worry that eventually he'll try to pass my off to someone local because he's afraid of not being able to deal with emergencies, although I never appear to be a terribly unstable patient. Starting all over again sucks.

For some reason I tend to get no treatment from new docs. I guess I give off an aura of extreme happiness, fearlessness, and wonderful concentration and cognition based on my demeanor and social/academic history. Actually, I know I do, but this is because I'm used to being interviewed and selling myself.

My current doc is the only one who cares and believes me. The others have basically said, go outside and have fun with your friends, that's all you need. Yeah, right. I make appointments for anxiety/depression/ADHD with new doctors just for fun. Don't all young adults do this?

 

Re: I got *fired* today

Posted by lymom3 on October 17, 2006, at 7:53:20

In reply to Re: I got *fired* today, posted by jealibeanz on October 17, 2006, at 6:56:00

How do I actually tell the next one that I got fired for being too hard to medicate? I will admit that I get the stupid s/e's that nobody else gets. I can't help it. It's not like I jump up and down for joy when a med that was starting to work starts with bad s/e's.

I have one really good psych practice that I can't go to at all. Their office manager is quite happy to be a b**ch. I saw a doctor there when my 18 year old was in 3rd grade. He told me that he was going back to school and was going to quit seeing patients so I needed to find a new doctor. I did and obviously didn't cancel my last appointment with him. I am now STILL not allowed to see anyone there.I've even offered to pay the full, unreimbursed cost of the visit up front so if I don't show they have MORE money than they would if they charged a cancellation fee. They won't even do that.

Why is it that to get my emotions in check with the right meds I also have to be so fatigued that I'm in a coma??? Doesn't seem like there is ever a way around that.

 

Re: I got *fired* today

Posted by alohashirt on October 17, 2006, at 8:04:24

In reply to Re: I got *fired* today, posted by lymom3 on October 17, 2006, at 7:53:20

It sounds as if your doctor gave up. That isn't being fired. Find a doctor who is comfortable working with people that other doctors can't treat.

Right noew I see a professor who does active research and writing omn the condition taht I see him for. the good thing is that means he is very uptodate on treatment choices and able to see his patients as individuals who need different treatment for eth same condition.

> How do I actually tell the next one that I got fired for being too hard to medicate? I will admit that I get the stupid s/e's that nobody else gets. I can't help it. It's not like I jump up and down for joy when a med that was starting to work starts with bad s/e's.
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> I have one really good psych practice that I can't go to at all. Their office manager is quite happy to be a b**ch. I saw a doctor there when my 18 year old was in 3rd grade. He told me that he was going back to school and was going to quit seeing patients so I needed to find a new doctor. I did and obviously didn't cancel my last appointment with him. I am now STILL not allowed to see anyone there.I've even offered to pay the full, unreimbursed cost of the visit up front so if I don't show they have MORE money than they would if they charged a cancellation fee. They won't even do that.
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> Why is it that to get my emotions in check with the right meds I also have to be so fatigued that I'm in a coma??? Doesn't seem like there is ever a way around that.

 

Re: I got *fired* today

Posted by Phillipa on October 17, 2006, at 10:03:22

In reply to Re: I got *fired* today, posted by alohashirt on October 17, 2006, at 8:04:24

Isn't that unethical did he say you could call with any problems. Not sure he can do this. Call your local hospital and explain the situation that will give you referrals. Love Phillipa

 

Re: I got *fired* today

Posted by lymom3 on October 17, 2006, at 10:31:03

In reply to Re: I got *fired* today, posted by Phillipa on October 17, 2006, at 10:03:22

At this point, I'm going to back myself off the 2 meds for BP. I will continue my Ritalin and Inderal as I was taking those before these problems started. Once I've got that cleared out of my system and I have energy back, thus proving my theory, then I'll start over. I will be a b**ch and everyone is going to stay the heck away from me but I have to make sure it is the meds before I start over anywhere else.

Maybe when I have energy again I'll feel like I can and that I want to tackle the meds. I'm just not sure how many pdocs want to jump into treating somebody that the last guy didn't want to mess with anymore. I really will try anything and am very compliant med wise. It's not like I want to be this way...

 

Re: I got *fired* today

Posted by deniseuk190466 on October 18, 2006, at 14:54:21

In reply to I got *fired* today, posted by lymom3 on October 16, 2006, at 23:27:27

I know how you feel. I want to ring the neck of my current psychiatrist he's so vague and wishy washy. Around June of this year he pretty much told me he's not prepared to try any other drugs on me unless I give Zyprexa and an SSRI a three month trial. Now he is saying that if I want treatment I have to go in as an inpatient or a day patient.

I can't see what good it would do me to go in as an inpatient, I don't want to take anti-psychotics regularly, a) I don't need to b) I'm scared it will stop working if I take it regularly and c) I want to try out other drugs. He tells me that I'm not a guinea pig but the thing is I want him to treat me as though I am. One day who knows maybe the Zyprexa will not help and then I'm stuck with this horrible feeling permanently for ever.

I am toying with the idea of going into hospital just to humour him but I can't see why being in hospital is going to make things any better.


Denise

 

Re: I got *fired* today

Posted by elanor roosevelt on October 22, 2006, at 20:13:37

In reply to Re: I got *fired* today, posted by deniseuk190466 on October 18, 2006, at 14:54:21

it's too rude that they "blame" us for meds not working or for having side effects that have not yet shown up in the literature.


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