So I've yet to see a pdoc but my gen doc is ok with that as long as my meds are working. Small town here. my doc is really great and knows my struggle with trust issues. He knows I'm a medication technician and is good with my input on my meds. I recently changed from depakote and busbar to topamax and busbar. He also discusses dosing mgs with me and doesn't push me to take more than what I'm comfortable with. He allows me to listen to my body which I am so very thankful for. After going through so many doctors I really feel blessed to find him. He's also the first male doctor I've ever trusted. And the first one to get me on the right diagnosis track.

Anyway after all the things I read here it seems pdocs are not like this. I feel when I do finally go I'm chancing a whole upheaval of my meds and I really don't want to risk the medication rollercoaster again. I feel so much better. But there's still room for growth. If I tell them I don't want my meds hacked will they listen? Can my doc go over a pdocs head? I know the things I will tell them might be cause for med change but I manage some things fine without. ( visual and audible hallucinations during high stress) I'm not to that point yet where every symptom needs treated. I've never been hospitalized. No really bad medical records. So how much control will I really have?

No matter how small, a positive change deserves to be celebrated!