Posted by katia on October 9, 2003, at 14:36:43
In reply to Effexor 1 - Me 0, posted by kcg33 on September 29, 2003, at 19:19:27
Hi,
I'm so sorry you had to have such an unempathetic piece of *hit patronizing doctor. These meds DO cause weight gain and everyone is individual. He doesn't know what's he's talking about. How about this? A prerequisite to becoming a pdoc - MUST GO THROUGH EFFEXOR WITHDRAWAL. Sound good? I think so. They might have a little more empathy and try and DO something about it then.If they haven't already subsided, the withdrawals will. And then maybe you can find a new doctor? I hate the fact that I couldn't interview a few to find out who might be worthy of my money. Too few pdocs overworked and overpaid (because of the lack of quality when you're dealing with this many patients/clients). I had to wait two months to get into see mine. And I'm not that impressed.
I do most research and take care of myself in regards to side effects and introducing new med combos to him. If you have it in you, do your own research - this board is very helpful - and go to him and be assertive (if you can in your state - i know it's hard!!!!:-(
suggest things and reject things outright. If he doesn't work with you and he's not showing that he cares, then it's time to switch pdocs. Esp. if he insults you like he does.
Sorry you're having a rough time.
katia
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