Posted by paxvox on June 26, 2003, at 18:54:25
In reply to how to find a good doc, posted by aquestioner on June 25, 2003, at 23:02:18
Gesse, in a city the size of San Diego, you should have no problems finding a good Pdoc. First of all, find someone who is LISTENING to you. Ask questions, and expect answers. Ask until you understand WHAT he thinks is going on with you, HOW he is going to try and treat it, WHY is he giving you the specific meds, and what do they act upon (brain chemistry). Too many "professionals" don't think we "common folk" are able to understand what is wrong with us, let alone be a part of the treatment procedure. Secondly, don't allow your doc to treat you as chocolate or vanilla when it comes to meds. NO TWO PEOPLE react exactly the same way to the same dose of meds. Any REAL scientist is going to have to experiment with perhaps many different med combos until he finds the one just right for YOU (your *cocktail*, as you may read others describe their med combos). Don't be satisfied with that sort of casual treatment. If one doc either A) doesn't listen to you or B)Doesn't seem to treat your symptoms aggressively, find another one who will. It's like shopping for clothes, look around until you find what fits you the best. You cannot allow THEM to tell you what they are going to DO to you, but how you BOTH are going to work together to treat your condition. Lay it out front with your doc and tell him what you expect of him. Sometimes it may take that sort of jolt for a doc to realize that you are actually a person.
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