Posted by WhiteHare on January 26, 2002, at 21:29:24
In reply to Risperdal Weight Issue » WhiteHare, posted by IsoM on January 26, 2002, at 1:53:47
> > > "...she says that weight management isn't an issure she covers."
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> It should be an issue for her as a doctor. She's a little out of touch of the average person. I'd think any doctor/psychiatrist who doesn't realise that a person's weight & image of themself is part of their mental make-up, & is important in treating depression, should wake up. Even if she doesn't know how to advice you, she should have someone she can refer you to. You may need to gently "educate" her.Well I am feeling better today about the whole thing. She did say she felt comfortable confering with my primary MD. I made an appointment with him for a physical. I have rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, and chest pain occasionally. I think he will be able to talk to her and be an advocate. I was just so upset during my meeting with my psychiatrist that I couldn't communicate with her at all. The entire appoinment lasted less than 10 minutes. Thanks so much for the supportive words and good advice. If involving my primary MD doesn't help, I am going to involve my case manager and my parents. I have a history of going off my medication, and this sure isn't helping. I am finally doing so well in so many areas. I have a stable relationship, a job, and I am socicalizing so much more. But I feel my health is in real jeopardy.
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