[wiretwister]

see what you think about this . . . .

I took my new pdoc fmla papers friday to be signed and since it was 3 weeks till my next appt I left a letter detailing how I was and was not doing so hot . . .

I got a call later that day ( I was 150 miles away and missed the call ) about the letter from the office manager . . . she never returned my call . . . ( I left 3 messages that day. . . I thought maybe something did not get signed properly ) , I reached her today (Monday) , and she denied ever calling ( how else would I ever have had her name and ext) , futher more there seems to have never been any " letter " . . . could someone really forget that quickly , or worst yet be that incompentant . . . . ( she said she had my file in front of her ) . . .

I see my new T thursdy night . . . " the plan " . . . I have a letter for him detailing all my past mental crap , drs , dxs , ect . . . . and I plan on leaving a copy of the letter I left the Dr plus playing him the voicemail from my phone . . . am I just being an ***** . . . because if there is anything I hate it is being lied to by a Dr. or in this case the office manager . . . been there 3 times and already feel they are failing me . . .

what do you say . . . am I an ***** or not . . . I see it as my life they are screwing around with . . . . and I am paying to be lied too . . .

.. Tigger ...

[Raindropvampire]

If you are a ***** then so am I because that's exactly how I'd handle it. Good luck to you

[bpcyclist]

Noone else is going to advocate for you.

[Wild Coyote]

I've had something similar happen me at the Social Security Office. A caseworker was denying any decision I had made and was ignoring anything I'd put in writing. She kept acting as though she was not getting my letters .I finally wrote a letter, now "certified," to both her and to her supervisor. Again, absolutely no response from either party. The supervisor did advance my claim; however, she'd never told me so.

If you need the paperwork signed, and there is some time, you might try again with your pdoc's secretary. It is quite likely you will have to continue working with her while working with your new pdoc? Maybe try to become friendly and try again with the paperwork? If you'll never trust her and you need your pdoc's signature, mail the paperwork directly to your pdoc. When you meet with your pdoc, tell him of your experience.

Is it possible for your T to sign the paperwork? if so, go that route.. If not, why show him/her the details? Maybe it helps with validation?

If your t cannot sign the paperwork, try again with you pdoc and/or his secretary. Also recount your experience with your T.

I hope I have understood correctly. I am so sorry this has happened. It's so very frustrating!

I think of you and of your wife often. I hope all is well. Much love to you both!!!

[fern46]

I say you are an incredibly kind person who is in the unfortunate position of relying on someone who does not show the concern for your care that you deserve. I hope this issue resolves for you shortly. I'm sorry to hear you aren't feeling well and I hope brighter days find you soon.

[*Beth*]

How very frustrating, Tig! The only advice I have is to always make copies of any paperwork you submit.

[Fuzzybear]

I've been lied to by a provider and it really sucks. I agree with the others

[wiretwister]

met my new T tonight . . . Rob . . . about the same age we really hit it off . . . . I am hoping for good things . . . have too pdoc wants to add rexulti ($1,100) . . . . even with insurance just too much . . aint ever going to happen . . . I lowered my Viibryd to 20 and it stopped the sui and hatefulness . . . why are some pdoc's just so useless . . . . if she wasn't ok with xanex I would dump her . . .

Originally Posted by wiretwister

met my new T tonight . . . Rob . . . about the same age we really hit it off . . . . I am hoping for good things . . . have too pdoc wants to add rexulti ($1,100) . . . . even with insurance just too much . . aint ever going to happen . . . I lowered my Viibryd to 20 and it stopped the sui and hatefulness . . . why are some pdoc's just so useless . . . . if she wasn't ok with xanex I would dump her . . .

For a lot of newer drugs (rexulti, vraylar, etc.), you can find discount cards and/or get free samples from your pdoc, if she is willing to play that game.

In my opinion though... cheaper drugs should be tried first. I don't know why pdocs insist on expensive drugs, other than they are perhaps getting paid by pharmaceutical companies to promote them.

If you do add rexulti, you should know that it's very similar to abilify. That can be good or bad, depending on how you reacted to abilify. I find it helpful, but I don't think it works well for mania. (It isn't even FDA approved for treating mania.)

[MistressStayc]

Glad it went well with the new T and lowering the Vybrid. I just had to lower my lexapro for the same reason. That was a month from hell....I hope things improve with the pdoc. sending (((good vibes)))

[~Christina]

Finding a good T is like literally winning the damn Lotto !!! I’m glad you found a keeper.

Most drug manufacturers has patient assistance programs whether you have insurance or not and often have really high cut off limits on income. I was put on a psoriasis meds 4/5 years ago. Over 4 grand a month! Through my insurance it was over 1500 a month ( hell no) but I contacted manufacturer and I received it directly from them for zero cost. Worth a try giving them a call

[wiretwister]

Originally Posted by MistressStayc

Glad it went well with the new T and lowering the Vybrid. I just had to lower my lexapro for the same reason. That was a month from hell....I hope things improve with the pdoc. sending (((good vibes)))

lexapro is my kryptonite . . . I will never go there again . . . so sorry you had that same mess . . . .

maybe it's the high from connecting with this new T or a million other reasons but 3 days in on the lower dose and I feel d*** wonderful . . . dare I say happy . .
maybe even 5% hypo . . . I started talking this morning to some co workers and it was an hour before they could get away from me . . . ( I never do that)
whatever it is the best I have felt in longer than I can rememeber . . . I pray it stays . . .

I have taken a lot of different meds over these last 7 years but never turned a corner from so bad to so good so fast . . .

it just seems freaky how these meds can react so differently to different people but for a doseage change to make so much diff . . . . I just want to keep writing but I will stop myself . . . the one , the only , the happy , Tigger . . .


ps: yes Christina I believe I may really be bp after all . . .( maybe even Santa is real after all ) . . . or just one very lucky fool . . . after feeling so down for so long I will gladly take either . . . stoping writing for sure now . . you know but I will say it again . . . The Tigger loves all you guys . . .