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Posted by glenn on February 10, 2003, at 13:36:41
Hi I am from the uk also, sorry to say it but your doc is not being 100% honest. If you look in MIMS or the BNF ,the books the docs look up drugs in Nardil is there! He may not want to prescribe it because of the hypertensive crisis risks if you eat the wrong things but that is not the same as it not being used. Don't feel alone in this, one told me buspar is a benzo and addictive, it isn't it wasn't, and another told me reboxetine had been banned, it wasn't and still isn't! I am afraid that is British docs for you, apart from the one I see, but it took me years to find him!
All the bestGlenn
Posted by dreamerz on February 10, 2003, at 16:49:30
In reply to To Dreamerz re Nardil, posted by glenn on February 10, 2003, at 13:36:41
Hi
My guess is that he thinks it wouldn't be suitable because I'd probably get hypomanic--the diet thing would be no problem.
They put me on reboxetine long time ago as a guinea pig-OINK!
Anyway, can I have your doc : )
Posted by Eilidh on February 11, 2003, at 7:10:03
In reply to Re: To Dreamerz re Nardil » glenn, posted by dreamerz on February 10, 2003, at 16:49:30
I know you may have tried this approach in the past,but if not, have you actually explained to your doctor that you would find it helpful to be aware of the reasons as to why he believes you to have the diagnosis he has given you, and the reasons for his medication prescribing choices?
In your posts it sounds as if he hasn't explained very much to you. Or is your concentration level such that you are missing some of what the doc. says?
Are you in the position within the health service where your doctor is the allocated consultant for your area, or group of GPs? I have been in that position for the past 10 years and finally have a really good doc. This isn't through my efforts, but because the pretentious dinosaur retired and young blood came along who was willing to listen.
If your doctor is avoidant when you ask questions perhaps it would be useful to take a close friend/advocate along with you next time you go who will help to persuade your doctor to provide answers to your questions. Their mere presence alone may encourage him/her to take time to answer your questions.
I know this suggests lack of respect for you, but it may be that this doctor is like this with everyone. Sometimes they get wrapped up in their importance / busy schedules and forget we have the right to have our questions answered with considered thought and not be fobbed off.
Apologies if you have tried the above already.
Posted by glenn on February 11, 2003, at 7:26:24
In reply to Re: To Dreamerz re Nardil, posted by Eilidh on February 11, 2003, at 7:10:03
I fully agree with the above, my doc is younger and he listens!
Posted by dreamerz on February 11, 2003, at 11:24:34
In reply to Re: To Dreamerz re Nardil, posted by Eilidh on February 11, 2003, at 7:10:03
I have a new doc..only seen him twice first time I was too ill to speak..He is ok he's informed a specialist because he's just a med doc.
Hospilization is where people are usually diagnosed correctly so I'm going as an outpatient eventually.
The docs do not know whats wrong with me but trust me enough to let me choose my meds--at the moment.
I just want to find the right meds quick-like and to be left alone to do what I do ..
It's kind of too late for a miricle : )
By the way he lazily picked up my file and said he'd have a look..with my last doc I got angry at his incompetance and he dumped me
Posted by Eilidh on February 11, 2003, at 14:11:07
In reply to Re: To Dreamerz re Nardil » Eilidh, posted by dreamerz on February 11, 2003, at 11:24:34
Hi,
Miracles no, but great improvement yes.
I would say my problems began in 1989. First saw a psych.doc. in 1991.
It is only over past 6 months that my life has turned around. I have a new psych. doc. to thank for persuading me to take nardil.
Sometimes giving us too much say in our medication is almost as bad as not enough.Lack of insight re our needs, or unhelpful attitude towards a particular drug, can cause us more harm than good. Joint discussion and decision making with psych.doc. is the best way to go about this.
I may have been better earlier in my depressive career had I not regarded Nardil as the last straw.
Good luck with your appoinment.
Posted by jumpy on February 12, 2003, at 20:14:18
In reply to Re: To Dreamerz re Nardil » glenn, posted by dreamerz on February 10, 2003, at 16:49:30
Aren't MAOIs the least likely to precipate hypomania of all the ads?
J
Posted by dreamerz on February 13, 2003, at 0:05:08
In reply to Re: To Dreamerz re Nardil » dreamerz, posted by jumpy on February 12, 2003, at 20:14:18
> Aren't MAOIs the least likely to precipate hypomania of all the ads?
>
> JI have no idea..they're cheaper as well ain't they?
Maybe more dangerous in overdose..but if they were working well I wouldn't overdose.
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