Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 638536

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Where to start with a doctor?

Posted by jeninco on April 30, 2006, at 19:15:34

I have a lame-o GP who has been not very interested/excited in my well being for nearly a year. Prior to that I hadn't been to the doctor in almost 4 years (anxiety). She (probably, rightly so) put me on zoloft initially which I couldn't sleep on-I suspect all of my issues were related to inosmnia but I can't be sure. Anyway, now I'm off zoloft, off remeron, am taking lunesta or ambien for insomnia, but have never been tested to find out any "why". What kind of doctor can you go to to have hormonal issues tested? I've never had my head scanned for any answers for my chronic head aches...

I think my dr takes one look at me, yawns and says, "eh, insomnia, mood related" but it's been well over a year since I was able to fall asleep on my own, and stay asleep without medication.

My husband is afraid something is really wrong with me and is going undetected.

Re: Where to start with a doctor?

Posted by linkadge on April 30, 2006, at 21:02:31

In reply to Where to start with a doctor?, posted by jeninco on April 30, 2006, at 19:15:34

I am supposed to be taking zoloft with my doctor. I too can't sleep on it so I am not taking it.

Linkadge

Re: Where to start with a doctor? » linkadge

Posted by Phillipa on April 30, 2006, at 22:10:37

In reply to Re: Where to start with a doctor?, posted by linkadge on April 30, 2006, at 21:02:31

I'm supposed to be on 150mg of luvox. Not taking it either . Will take 50mg only. Love Phillipa guess we're on strike or show me proof they work.

Re: Where to start with a doctor?

Posted by Emily Elizabeth on May 1, 2006, at 11:53:19

In reply to Where to start with a doctor?, posted by jeninco on April 30, 2006, at 19:15:34

I bet your GP would be able/willing to order some routine blood work (looking at iron levels, thyroid hormones, etc.) It would be a good starting point.

Best,
EE

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