Posted by sar on November 13, 2001, at 20:07:24
In reply to Going To War with my docs, posted by Katey on November 13, 2001, at 16:18:31
dear Katey,
i think you are wise to recognize the politics involved.
myself, i investigate meds and go to pdocs with suggestions...they don't always give me what i want, and i don't always take what they want to give me, but *discussion* and *knowledge* is so practical! for example, i explained to my pdocs that i could not go on depakote because of eating-disorder issues (it can cause alot of weight gain)...i encourage you to do your research and discuss thoroughly w/ yr docs.
i think i remember you from a previous post...did you say that you are 16 years old? i would imagine that as a younger patient it would be difficult to weild your knowledge against The Man.
i feel as if i've been lucky--i describe my symptoms completely honestly, and they give me an appropriate drug. out of the 6 (?) i've tried, only one was a bomb.best of luck to you, sweetheart, and if you have an understanding parent who understands your problems and supports you, take him/her with you (if i am correct in remembering you as a teenager).
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