Posted by Dysfunk on February 23, 2003, at 12:32:12
In reply to Re: Why didn't anyone tell me???????, posted by MaryZee on February 21, 2003, at 0:42:12
I think the other posts have stated a lot of advice I would give.I want to add a few comments.(First let me say that I am very tired today and I am not feeling too articulate, bear with me. I just increased my Lexapro and had a second night of vidid dreams and a restless sleep). That said.....
I feel US medical treatment is horrendous. I am lucky if I can get all my questions in during a regular doctor's visit cause he is only allowed 7 minutes with me due to my health plan. I don't think general doctors or internists are as knowledgeable about psychotropic drugs and their interactions and side effects as they should be. I don't think doctors can even agree on a treatment.When my doctor went on maternity leave the covering doctor had a conflicting treatment to the one I had been following for years, and when my doctor returned,she changed it back.
We are dealing with arrogant personalities, some of which don't want to admit they are wrong -at least that has been my experience in NYC. I feel our best defense is to take matters into our own hands and if we feel something isn't right,question it! We can do our own research...we have the internet now and I find it enormously helpful.
Good Luck Mary Zee, and don't give up til you feel satisf(PS, I don't think you should rid yourself of all drugs. Concentrate on the symptoms that are worse for you).-dysf
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