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Posted by Tracer98 on July 19, 2006, at 13:26:55
I just have to share this. I am wd off effexor. Not at my request. My doc thinks I don't need it as much as Concerta. The withdrw symptoms are awful. I feel crazy and in a constent state of panic. Like one big long panic attack. At any rate I called to make an emergency appointment, my doc is on vacation. I asked if anyone was covering and she says no. I then proceed to tell her it is an emergency. I am hysterical at this point (with a two yr old), and the recptionist says to me, w/attitude, if it is an emergency then go to the ER. And hung up on me. Thank God I am not suicidal. I'm not going to the ER, they'll tell me to go to my doc. What is wrong with theses people?????
Posted by KayeBaby on July 19, 2006, at 18:02:37
In reply to Can you believe my MD office, posted by Tracer98 on July 19, 2006, at 13:26:55
oH! I have been there.
It took me days of suffering before I called.
I'm not one to ask for help and when I did I got my naughty little hand slapped!But-was it an actual office worker or nurse or did you get the answering service. If it was the answering service well..they don't give a care about the patients and they can't/won't be helpful at all.
This is what worked for me after a couple of calls that went nowhere. I just asked them to take my info in case the dr. checked in.
I got a call back in minutes.
Some little game they play I guess to keep from messing with the Dr. if it's not real important.Don't take it personal-even if they were meaning to be. You have a right to be cared for.
Withdrawal is miserable.
There are effective stratagies to ease your pain.
Your Dr. needs to help you-if he does not then call around (or get a friend to do it for you)Peace,
Kaye
Posted by Tracer98 on July 20, 2006, at 12:42:33
In reply to Re: Can you believe my MD office, posted by KayeBaby on July 19, 2006, at 18:02:37
Thank you so much, it helps to others feel the same way, although I don't wish it on my worst enemy. I saw my family doc today and she is helping with my meds until I get a new Phsy MD. Thanks again
Posted by KayeBaby on July 21, 2006, at 19:16:41
In reply to Re: Can you believe my MD office, posted by Tracer98 on July 20, 2006, at 12:42:33
> Thank you so much, it helps to others feel the same way, although I don't wish it on my worst enemy. I saw my family doc today and she is helping with my meds until I get a new Phsy MD. Thanks again
Keep us updated-ok?
Best of luck to you,
Kaye
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