Posted by banga on April 2, 2005, at 18:45:35
In reply to Re: Thats ok!, posted by Maxime on April 2, 2005, at 18:20:04
> I feel like I am dying a slow death. I ache all over and have a fever. I used Dexedrine this morning because I had to go out with my mom and it made me so drowsy. Even my asthma is bad. I'm only 36 and yet I feel like I am 80! I see my GP on the 6th. I hate going in and giving such vague and whinning symptoms. Actually I feel so sick, that today I have FORCED myself to eat which is killing me mentally. I feel like each little morsel is going to plant itself on my butt and belly.
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> I guess you must be sorry you asked ... :)
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> ((( Banga ))) You are such a sweetie.
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> Maxime: ) No I didn't ask to get the "Im fine" line, I do feel concerned and want the truth..I wonder how the Dexedrine resulted in drowsiness...I do feel as though we toy with what we do not understand with meds, dont you? So complex, but they end up being a necessary gamble for many people. Benadryl will get me high one day, yet act as a downer the next. Go figure.
I can relate about going to doctors with vague complaints and aches, I noted they feel so much better by labelling you neurotic ( I mean "you" generally of course, not you specifically :) --they are doctors and it is a blow to the ego if they cant solve something. Very unempowering if they have to admit they believe you but cannot help you.
And if it does not show up on a blood test, it doesnt exist, it is all in your head. You can tell them, cite the source even, that (for instance) anemia is the *last* symptom of B12 deficiency--neurological symptoms/damage occur *before* it shows up on blood tests...but that wasnt taught in med school so they dont believe it...
I was moved to hit this particular doctor when she looked at my blood test, gave me a look of pity and asked in a very 'gentle, supportive voice' "...are you SURE the psychotherapy is going well for you?"
...but now I am projecting, maybe you have a better doctor....
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