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Posted by justyourlaugh on October 22, 2003, at 12:12:05
thankyou all for posting such uplifting messages to me..
it has really helped me..
i would like to post more to each of you but i sometimes feel like i cant help or have no insight to offer...
anywho..my pdoc yesterday told me i need to see a nerologist...
i dont know why?
i am scared to tell my family doctor(he told me too)
can ssri's cause "tics"?
i thought so ,,so why would i need one?
dinah,,i feel like i am wasting everyone's time and seem to be caught up in a circle of "doctors".
?
i am concerened and confused about the next step if any?
jyl
Posted by Dinah on October 22, 2003, at 12:42:43
In reply to thanks and a question..yet again.., posted by justyourlaugh on October 22, 2003, at 12:12:05
I think you should listen to your doctor. You're not wasting anyone's time. You're worth the effort.
I had a neurology checkup today. Wasn't so bad. Found out I had a sensitive nervous system. Big surprise, eh? :)
Go for it. Didn't you decide to trust him?
Posted by justyourlaugh on October 22, 2003, at 15:01:54
In reply to Re: thanks and a question..yet again.. » justyourlaugh, posted by Dinah on October 22, 2003, at 12:42:43
ahhh,,
dinah,,my sw just called to make sure i will see him tomorrow...
i feel kind of invaded...
my home is my womb..
:(
j
Posted by fallsfall on October 22, 2003, at 16:07:36
In reply to Re: thanks and a question..yet again.. » Dinah, posted by justyourlaugh on October 22, 2003, at 15:01:54
Hang in there JYL. I know the doctors can seem to be taking over and invading, but they really are trying to help. Maybe if you don't have more than one appointment in a day, or more than 3 in a week or something it won't feel so bad.
Posted by Tabitha on October 22, 2003, at 17:37:29
In reply to thanks and a question..yet again.., posted by justyourlaugh on October 22, 2003, at 12:12:05
jyl, just go through with it-- and give yourself a nice reward for doing it. nobody likes going to the doctor, but you are taking care of yourself by getting the checkup. *pat on the back*
Posted by Penny on October 23, 2003, at 13:01:22
In reply to thanks and a question..yet again.., posted by justyourlaugh on October 22, 2003, at 12:12:05
Seeing a neurologist shouldn't be a bad thing. My pdoc is a neuropsychiatrist, so he sort of covers the whole neurology aspect as well. Yes, I believe SSRIs can cause tics, but that doesn't mean you should have to live with them, and maybe the neurologist will be able to help with that.
As for 'wasting everyone's time' - you are not! You are well worth whatever time is spent on you and then some. Try to remember that.
I know what you mean about being caught up in a circle of docs. I've been to so many lately and my pdoc keeps coming up with more tests to run, and I'm getting pretty tired of it. But I do think your pdoc has your best interests at heart, and my pdoc does the same for me. Try to go with the trust thing for the time being and see if it helps.
P
Posted by deirdrehbrt on October 24, 2003, at 22:54:59
In reply to thanks and a question..yet again.., posted by justyourlaugh on October 22, 2003, at 12:12:05
JYL,
I really don't know alot about these things, but I think that your pdoc might be ruling out things like micro-seizures or something.
I do understand how it can feel that a doctor is trying to take over. Mostly, I think, they just want to insure that you follow through on their recommendations.
I went to my primary care physician for a follow-up visit, and they made an appointment for me to see a dermatologist. I guess it's their way of saying "this really isn't optional". If I cancel, then it's my choice to do so, but I can't say that I forgot to make an appointment.
I hope that things go well for you. I don't think that you have anything to worry about; as i said, I think they are just ruling things out, not trying to prove that you are ill.
Take care,
Dee.
Posted by justyourlaugh on October 24, 2003, at 23:19:29
In reply to Re: thanks and a question..yet again.. » justyourlaugh, posted by deirdrehbrt on October 24, 2003, at 22:54:59
deir,,
thankyou ..
your insight was amazing..
and true...
i get so tired of being"ill"
i thought ignor. hide away. drink.
all will be better in the am...
j
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