Posted by shelliR on April 19, 2002, at 19:19:22
In reply to help! (rant; advice?), posted by Elizabeth on April 19, 2002, at 1:52:57
Hi Elizabeth,
I'm so sorry that you have to go through this. You are more careful about increases in drugs than almost anyone I know. It is humiliating to be treated this way, plus you're not getting what you need.
I guess the complication here is that she *is* prescribing the bupe for you and I know you were worried about that. If it wasn't for that, I'd say leave her behind. But given your situation, you really need to know what your options are before you leave her.
And it is possible (can't remember who just said this), that you could now be spending your time looking for a new pdoc without letting this doctor know. And actually interview before you decide, because sometimes doctors say things on the phone than they pull back when actually asked to prescribe what you have asked for. (I had one guy like that.) And I think also whoever said that you'd have the best chance with a very experienced pdoc was probably right. They are less concerned with pettiness. My pdocs have never given me any problem about sleep meds (valium, trazadone, or aterex)
You have a legitimate reason for finding a new pdoc. You just left one who trusted you, and you have always worked with doctors where there was mutual respect. I think it may take more than one call, but I do think you'll find it; all you want is to continue the regime you had with your old pdoc. You're not asking for anything new.
Another approach is to be totally upfront with your new doctor about how her questioning affects you. You could talk to her about how her doubts make you feel very insecure about your relationship and your ability to remain stable.
And lastly, you might go to a pain doc in addition to your pdoc and get a script for a sleeping med to manage your pain, while you are looking for a new pdoc. When my pdoc disapproved of vicodin for premenstraul depression, I got ten a month from my gyn, and that did the trick.
Anyway, that is my 2 cents. I wish I had more to offer.
All the best,Shelli
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