My Dr. office is closing....
Find a Conversation
| Tue, 09-06-2005 - 5:07pm |
I found out that my pdoc is closing his office(he's going back to work at the county mental health facility). I called today to make and appt., because I just haven't been feeling all that great lately. I'm not panicing, but I'm really tense and just generally nervous quite a bit lately. I've had a lot going on that's probably contributing to it, but I wanted to talk to him and see if we needed to make any adjustments to my meds. The receptionist said they sent out letters on 8/17, but I certainly did get it. I guess it's a good thing that I called today, because I'm going to need refills on my meds in the next month or so. Man I would have hates finding out that way. I have an appt next Tuesday. I guess he'll give me a referral then. I haven't seen him since January, so he'll probably just refer me back to my GP.
I just don't like this general uneasy feeling I've had the past few weeks. It's like I can't get relaxed. I was so uncomfortable at work yesterday that by the time I got home, I was exhausted. I'm taking my ativan, but sometimes the 1/2 tablet(.25 mg) doesn't always work, and a whole table at a time is sometimes too much. HOW FRUSTRATING!!! I would just like to settle down and be comfortable again. I'm still working and going pretty much like I want to, but I've really been fighting it. I know there is no "emergency", but I'm nervous anyway. It's aggravating!!!
Thanks for letting me get that out. Any suggestions are certainly welcomed!!!
Chrystal



Wow! It's a good thing you called for an appointment when you did. I hope he refers you to someone else who can follow you. It sounds like you might need a slight adjustment to your meds. Sometimes if the 1/2 xanax doesn't work for me, I'll take another 1/4. The whole one makes me too sleepy. I had discussed this with my pdoc & she said that was fine. Maybe you could ask about doing something similar?? I have that nervous feeling when I'm overtired. During our vacation last week, it happened alot. But I was soooo overtired from all the traveling that it was to be expected. Hope you're feeling well soon.
Sheri Ann
Sheri Ann
Blessings, Suz
Posts in this Community ![]()
(((Chrystal))) I am sorry this is happening. As always it's great to see you. We're sort of in the same boat. My pdoc is leaving to another city about 90 minutes away. She's encouraging her patients to follow her there, as she's still with the same practice. That's all well & good, but it poses a problem for me. I have been driving longer distances, but if I need to see her, it's probably because I'm anxious, so will I be able to drive? Then, with our winter weather it can be problematic as it's located in what we call the snowbelt. I don't always have someone to ride along with me for moral support. Anyway, the post is about you & I was trying to commisserate. Sorry):
I agree with Suz. Change is in the air. We know that folks with anxiety don't always accept change readily.
That is such a bummer, sorry you got this bad news. I am glad you get to go into see your pdoc one last time tho' Maybe you can ask him to refer you to a pdoc that he respects, instead of your regular dr?
Also-I would ask him about maybe uping your dose for when you feel like you need it...On my xanax, the dose says 1 or 2 tabs a day....I usually cut 1 in half, see how I am doing for the day, and if I need more I take it...If I feel fine, I just leave it at that...I've even cut them into quarters, whatever works! LOL!
I wish you luck in finding a good new pdoc, Please let us know how it goes next week,k?
We'll be thinking of you!
hugs, shasta