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#26
Apr 18, 2012, 09:38 PM
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 See, I should have just stayed out of this thread. I'm such a cynical med student, and I don't trust/like most doctors at all!
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age: 23 dx: bipolar I, ADHD-C, tourette's syndrome, OCD, trichotillomania, GAD, Social Phobia, BPD, RLS current meds: depakote (divalproex sodium) 1000mg, abilify (aripiprazole) 4mg, cymbalta (duloxetine) 60mg, dexedrine (dexamphetamine) 35mg, ativan (lorazepam) 1mg prn, iron supplements past meds: ritalin, adderall, risperdal, geodon, paxil, celexa, zoloft other: individual talk therapy, CBT, group therapy, couple's therapy, hypnosis |
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Apr 18, 2012, 09:53 PM
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[quote=bipolarmedstudent;2321752]I got told off by a health professional who is clearly more responsible than me.
Maybe that health care professional is an old hag who has nothing better to do than to spew medical advice over the internet. And you are too young to be cynical I would say. You are still in school. |
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Apr 22, 2012, 06:33 PM
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Not to worry. I listen to all here, but draw my own conclusions, since I am an old lady myself (as far as some people would be concerned). I am amazed at how many doctors are Doogie Howsers these days!
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#29
Apr 22, 2012, 06:46 PM
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I want to do the straight leg raise test on you....
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age: 23 dx: bipolar I, ADHD-C, tourette's syndrome, OCD, trichotillomania, GAD, Social Phobia, BPD, RLS current meds: depakote (divalproex sodium) 1000mg, abilify (aripiprazole) 4mg, cymbalta (duloxetine) 60mg, dexedrine (dexamphetamine) 35mg, ativan (lorazepam) 1mg prn, iron supplements past meds: ritalin, adderall, risperdal, geodon, paxil, celexa, zoloft other: individual talk therapy, CBT, group therapy, couple's therapy, hypnosis |
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#30
Apr 22, 2012, 06:54 PM
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And what would this "straight leg raise" test indicate?
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Apr 22, 2012, 06:57 PM
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Apr 22, 2012, 07:03 PM
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No, flirtatious would be: "I'd like to check you for saddle anesthesia." 
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age: 23 dx: bipolar I, ADHD-C, tourette's syndrome, OCD, trichotillomania, GAD, Social Phobia, BPD, RLS current meds: depakote (divalproex sodium) 1000mg, abilify (aripiprazole) 4mg, cymbalta (duloxetine) 60mg, dexedrine (dexamphetamine) 35mg, ativan (lorazepam) 1mg prn, iron supplements past meds: ritalin, adderall, risperdal, geodon, paxil, celexa, zoloft other: individual talk therapy, CBT, group therapy, couple's therapy, hypnosis |
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Apr 22, 2012, 07:07 PM
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Ha! I figure it's something that's potentially disparaging--like a test of my age or IQ! P.S. My older son is 21, and I got a late start on having kids. I do appreciate your remarks, Bipolarmedstudent, and I am glad that you did join in on this thread. I am serious about my statement, and I am pleased that you are on PsychCentral--and are willing to hear what we "old folks" think about the medical field! 
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Apr 23, 2012, 08:55 PM
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Payne, did you buy new shoes or inserts or anything when it started? Start any new meds/antibiotics?
I would walk to work, less than 2 miles but by the end my legs would hurt and I was in my 20's so I went to the podiatrist and they made cookies ($100 which I could ill afford at that time) and away I want only over time it got so I was in pain, mostly my knee. Had to go to two orthopedists before one figured out it was the podiatrist's idiot, expensive inserts; they try to make your body "perfect" only your body isn't made that way (one leg is longer/shorter than another, one's hips are lopsided, any number of things!) and the perfect foot fix was throwing my knees out! Took another 3-4 weeks to get back to just "normal" hurting after walking a couple miles :-) Don't get me started on Levaquin and what it did to my achilles tendon and my knee. . . But just a month ago I bought new, expensive sandals; felt wonderful in the store, a few days later I wore them for several hours and have the achy leg syndrome; I'm going to try to wear them several more times for longer, etc. but I'm worried (mostly about their cost and I needed them, my other several year old sandals are broken badly) I can't wear just "any" shoe (cheap shoes really wreck my feet/don't fit in the first place) I won't wear them enough to break them in or me/them get use to each other and I will have wasted the money.
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Apr 29, 2012, 01:13 PM
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Well, Perna, I can't truly think of anything I did. In fact, my podiatrist sold me some inserts when I went whining to him. I do think they help. They're arch supports, and believe me, my poor feet are carrying a lot of weight.
I finally went to another podiatrist. He says I do definitely have a nerve problem in my foot and gave me a sample of some special cream. It worked for three hours this a.m. I think at least part of this problem come from my spinal ailments. For example, I have a herniated disc at L2/L3 and some pain down my behind and leg. The MRI report says the disc is "impinging on my nerve root." I am scheduled to see a PT doc later in May. Meanwhile, a spine surgeon is supposed to look over my MRI and see what he thinks. Thanks for suggesting this possibility, however! I appreciate it! I hope your legs are better.....
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Jun 29, 2012, 10:48 PM
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Jul 28, 2012, 11:09 PM
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I understand your frustration. My GP diagnosed me with fibro and prescribed pain meds. Every time I said I hurt, "it's the fibro" and more pain meds. I went to a chiropractor on my friend's suggestion. One ex-ray revealed scoliosis. Now I see the chiropractor and have minimal pain.
I'd go to another doctor or insist that you don't feel it's fibro. I don't know if it'd do any good, but it can't hurt to try. 
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Aug 07, 2012, 05:11 PM
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Has anyone experienced gender bias when it comes to treatment of pain and/or fibromyalgia?
Are these doctors that roll their eyes & say everything is related to fibro male docs? Or have you had the same experience with female docs as well?
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Aug 14, 2012, 05:43 PM
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I haven't noticed. The first doc to diagnose me with it was a male. I am wondering if males, though, are less likely to get diagnosed, since it's less common in them--but males CAN have it.
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