Hey BethRags, I do not have suggestions on how to communicate with a stubborn psychiatrist, I wish I did
Thanks for sharing the great news about Sidney's glucose numbers.
''life has its ups and downs''... Yeah, that's similar to what they said to me. Dismissive, invalidating, ''tantalisingly'' brief
I'm sorry that nurse is such a *****. It's hard not to hate those who are supposed to ''help'' us who are only ever harmful, I can relate.
I hate, hate, hate having to plead and beg them for some, a crumb, of understanding
Good for you for fighting and scratching to get what you know you need. I hate it that anyone has to do this!
Yes, its necessary to be smart about any complaints we make re these people. They make it so freakin hard for any of us to be ''making the best of ourselves'' in the face of their lack of respect and regard for our humanity.
Hugs and respect to you dear BethRags. I'm sending good, calm and peaceful vibes
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Originally Posted by BethRags
Hi all, I'm in a rush to go file stupid taxes, so I will be back later to read over all of your posts. I'm just quickly dropping by to vent. Before I vent the GREAT news is that Sidney's glucose numbers have been stable for 2 days!!!! Stable and in a good range. I have my fingers crossed and prayers said.
Now my vent. I spoke with my pdoc's very sweet nurse. I had left a message last Thursday telling her that I was having extreme anxiety and asked that she speak with the pdoc to approve a 300mg increase in Gabapentin. So 1,200 to 1,500. I finally heard back from the nurse this morning. She gave me the message from my pdoc, that b****. The pdoc said "Life has its ups and downs. I won't authorize an increase in Gabapentin."
I hate that woman. Hate her. I have to plead for her understanding. It's not right. It is sooo stressful.
I told the nurse that I increased the Gaba by 300mg. on Saturday and by Sunday the anxiety had become manageable. A "normal" anxiety. I was furious. I told the nurse that either that b**** approve the increase or I'm going to another clinic. At the age of 59 I'm fully aware that "life has its ups and downs." And at this age I have learned not to take shite sitting down. I will fight and scratch to get what I know I need. First off, if the appointment with that b**** doesn't go as I want it to I will make a LOUD complaint to her supervisor. Beyond that I will make it clear that I am dissatisfied with the clinic (they are very much in need of patients right now) and will be seeking healthcare somewhere else.
I am furious. Absolutely beside myself. I am trying to be smart about my complaints and not go crazy on someone. So, breathe. Breathe.
Thanks for listening dear ones. I would appreciate some good vibes. And if anyone has any suggestions on how to communicate with a stubborn psychiatrist, please let me know. See you after awhile.
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