Posted by Amelia_in_StPaul on April 12, 2009, at 13:37:53
In reply to Re: Meds aren't working; doc is frustrating, posted by Zana on April 12, 2009, at 13:23:48
Hello Zana,
Thank you for your welcome and very empathetic reply. My pdoc is in the psychiatry dept there--can I ask what a psychopharm doc is? Is it a psychiatrist with more research experience or a special emphasis on pharmacology?
I think the worst part is how tired I've suddenly become. I'm back to sleeping through the night, but it's 12 hours and I'm still tired throughout the day. I'm back to sleeping through, I think, b/c I cut out caffeine. But without caffeine, I'm a zombie. Sigh.
Anyway, thanks so much.
Amelia
> Welcome Amelia. Sounds like you need a med consult at the very least. And maybe a new pdoc. I was seeing a woman for 15 years who just dropped me because she was frustrated that I was not getting better. Its not a good situation to be in. Your current doc might even be able to recommend someone, a second pair of eyes, to look over your history and think about where to go next.
> It also sounds like are carrying a heavy burden of multiple diagnosises which just sound confusing and unhelpful to me. I mean that it sounds like a confusing and unhelpful way to think about yourself. On the other hand I hear that you really want someone to understand what is going on with you and to help you! Doesn't sound like the hospital is helpful- unless you are afraid of hurting yourself. Does the university have a medical school with a psychiatry department? Maybe that's where your doc is now but it might be a good place to look around for someone who really knows meds- a good psychopharm doc.
> Let us know how things are going. Stay in touch. People here are great and really understand what it's like to feel as badly as you do. It helps to stay connected.
> Zana
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