pills from family doctor

Sweetlady66 · 05-15-2008, 07:51 PM

When I go to the doctor next week I am going to talk to her about my depression and panic attacks and the horrible anxiety I have been getting.

Because she is just a family doctor can she give me any meds for depression or anti anxiety medication? I can’t afford to go to a physiatrist and I am so tired of being upset .

Melle · 05-15-2008, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweetlady66

When I go to the doctor next week I am going to talk to her about my depression and panic attacks and the horrible anxiety I have been getting.

Because she is just a family doctor can she give me any meds for depression or anti anxiety medication? I can’t afford to go to a physiatrist and I am so tired of being upset .

Please read the "Sweet Misery" thread, first. I was having horrible panic attacks...several EVERY DAY, and made an appointment with a psychologist. Luckily, the appointment ended-up being three weeks away. In the mean time, I quit using aspertame, and my panic attacks have disappeared. There are others on the thread, that have stopped having anxiety attacks and panic attacks, since they quit aspertame.

And, if you need medication, your family doctor can certainly prescribe medication. Panic Attacks are HORRIBLE, and there's no reason to suffer. There is medication, for them.

amiga74 · 05-15-2008, 08:18 PM

yes i think the family doc can prescribe you meds for depression/anxiety. sometimes they can offer free samples, and many medications like prozac and zoloft now have generic versions.

Sweetlady66 · 05-15-2008, 08:19 PM

thank you for that thread, even before I read your comment I was trying to think of new things I have had in my diet and the only new thing I can come up with is nutrasweet. I was using a few packs a day on my strawberries. I am no longer going to use nutrasweet, just splenda for I have never had a problem with it.

I just am praying that it was the nurtrasweet that made me dizzy, because this is scary, I guess in a few days we will know?

I am still going to go to the doctor about my depression, because I know I have it, it runs in the family and I was diagnosed at 16 with it but refused meds, now I want the help so bad

pooticus · 05-15-2008, 09:14 PM

Also, if it were me, I'd start taking a quality multi-vitamin, a calcium/magnesium with Vit D tablet each day.

Hope ya feel better soon!

TechGirl31 · 05-16-2008, 12:27 PM

My family doctor prescribed meds for me and I've been fine ever since

...

Houston Heather · 05-16-2008, 03:14 PM

If you're seriously ill, you can't afford NOT to see a psychiatrist. It's not just some old guy who listens to you talk about your problems every week - they're a trained expert in depression and other problems. Generally they have lots of free samples AND programs so you can get your meds for free or nearly free. I have no insurance and make $700 a month, I can afford to see my psychiatrist. He only costs $10 more a visit than the walk in clinic down the street.

If I were in a car wreck and couldn't feel my legs, I'd go to the emergency room regardless if whether I thought I could afford it. I wish people treated "mental illness" with the same respect as a "regular" illness.

I do see the Lexapro man at my "regular" doctor.

If weight gain is an issue with you make sure you tell your doctor. Some antidepressants can cause weight gain.

Texas Joan · 05-17-2008, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TechGirl31

My family doctor prescribed meds for me and I've been fine ever since

...

What did your doctor prescribe? My doctor has given me Zoloft but I have been told that there are better medications for anxiety attacks. I have been on it for two weeks but I believe it takes about a month to take effect.

Any suggestions anyone can give would be appreciated.

Thank you

CurveControl · 05-17-2008, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Houston Heather

If you're seriously ill, you can't afford NOT to see a psychiatrist. It's not just some old guy who listens to you talk about your problems every week - they're a trained expert in depression and other problems. Generally they have lots of free samples AND programs so you can get your meds for free or nearly free. I have no insurance and make $700 a month, I can afford to see my psychiatrist. He only costs $10 more a visit than the walk in clinic down the street.

If I were in a car wreck and couldn't feel my legs, I'd go to the emergency room regardless if whether I thought I could afford it. I wish people treated "mental illness" with the same respect as a "regular" illness.

I do see the Lexapro man at my "regular" doctor.

If weight gain is an issue with you make sure you tell your doctor. Some antidepressants can cause weight gain.

I hope your doc is able to help. Remember that if you do have depression, it dosn't mean meds forever, It is a treatment, like for any disease, and the goal , as alway, is to bring you back to your normal happy self!
I hope you feel better soon!

DiamondDeb · 05-18-2008, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Houston Heather

If you're seriously ill, you can't afford NOT to see a psychiatrist. It's not just some old guy who listens to you talk about your problems every week - they're a trained expert in depression and other problems. Generally they have lots of free samples AND programs so you can get your meds for free or nearly free. I have no insurance and make $700 a month, I can afford to see my psychiatrist. He only costs $10 more a visit than the walk in clinic down the street.

If I were in a car wreck and couldn't feel my legs, I'd go to the emergency room regardless if whether I thought I could afford it. I wish people treated "mental illness" with the same respect as a "regular" illness.

I do see the Lexapro man at my "regular" doctor.

If weight gain is an issue with you make sure you tell your doctor. Some antidepressants can cause weight gain.

Excellent post.

Just because other doctors can write a prescription for you doesn't mean they are actually qualified to do so.

Sweetlady66 · 05-20-2008, 04:16 PM

i came from the doctor today and she gave me anti depressants called citalopram, i hope they work, but i have another app in 3 wks

Houston Heather · 05-20-2008, 05:25 PM

If you start feeling very jumpy, wanting to talk a lot, or wanting to spend unusual amounts of money, after starting them you need to call your doctor ASAP. Many people are diagnosed with bipolar disorder when they find out that antidepressants alone make them "wired".

If so, it's not a big deal, just another pill or two a day. Sometimes not even that.

Valentine Baby · 05-20-2008, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Texas Joan

What did your doctor prescribe? My doctor has given me Zoloft but I have been told that there are better medications for anxiety attacks. I have been on it for two weeks but I believe it takes about a month to take effect.

Any suggestions anyone can give would be appreciated.

Thank you

Joan,
I'm on Zoloft too for panic. It works but I'm not sure about the weight gain. I work a sedintary job sitting behind a desk. And since starting zoloft I've gained 30lbs. I've started working out again and cutting back on crap food. If that doesn't help by the next time I see Dr. I want to get switched to something else.

Texas Joan · 05-22-2008, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valentine Baby

Joan,
I'm on Zoloft too for panic. It works but I'm not sure about the weight gain. I work a sedintary job sitting behind a desk. And since starting zoloft I've gained 30lbs. I've started working out again and cutting back on crap food. If that doesn't help by the next time I see Dr. I want to get switched to something else.

I am slowly coming off Zoloft as I never wanted to be on it in the first place. I am also taking Librax which is for stomach upset and anxiety. No-one seems to know if the stomach problem is causing the anxiety or the other way round. All the tests I have had have been negative and neither my doctor nor the digestive specialist think it is my stomach. However, I am having an upper GI test tomorrow just to make sure. After that I am going to ask if I can come off the Librax as well, as I am hoping to control the anxiety attacks myself.

I haven't gained any weight, in fact I have no appetite so I have been losing a little.

If your medication gets changed please let me know what you are given. I hate taking drugs and was trying all the B-vitamins but nothing seemed to be working. I have had this for just over two months.

Joan

TechGirl31 · 05-22-2008, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Texas Joan

What did your doctor prescribe? My doctor has given me Zoloft but I have been told that there are better medications for anxiety attacks. I have been on it for two weeks but I believe it takes about a month to take effect.

Any suggestions anyone can give would be appreciated.

Thank you

She prescribed Zoloft for mood and ativan for when I had an anxiety attack.

that1redhead · 05-22-2008, 10:51 AM

I took Paxil for anxiety attacks that came in the form of stomach upset and diarreha. At first they thought it was just IBS but I sort of self-diagnosed it as social phobia. My general practitioner prescribed them and they were a miracle for me. I took them for about 6 years and then decided to try things without them. About 1 year since I have been off of them. I still have a few symptoms but not bad. However, if I become worse I will absolutely go back on meds. I would have not been able to function w/o them. I couldn't go out to eat, to the store, etc. w/o having to run to the bathroom and then I thought people were counting my trips to the bathroom so it all compounded.

maizenbluebabe · 06-05-2008, 09:52 PM

Sweetlady66, several people have mentioned the dangers of aspartame ("Equal" "Nutrasweet" etc) I cannot use it at all! I used to have a packet or two almost every day in my oatmeal, and all was fine. Then without warning, after a year or so, I began to have mysterious headaches. (I had never had headaches.) They became so bad that I called them "my braintumor headaches." About the time I got desperate enough to see the doc about them, I stumbled over an article claiming that some researchers suspect aspartame of causing "brain lesions" Symptoms varied: dizziness, headaches, vision problems, etc. Some people actually claim that it can cause emotional problems. The manufacturer of aspartame denies all these claims. And says it is totally harmless. That may be, for many, or most people, but for me--shortly after i gave up using aspartame, the "braintumor headaches " went away. Interestingly, several months later, I had two glasses of delicious iced tea at the home of a friend. And within half an hour, my head ached and throbbed so badly that i could not drive. I learned later that her tea contained aspartame, so in a way, I had conducted my own " doubleblind" experiment.

You will be in my thoughts and prayers--I know you are already in the caring hearts of all the others here (there is wisdom in their advice--I hope their thoughtful and concerned remarks will help lighten your burden) Like them, i hope to hear soon that you are healing.

05-15-2008, 07:51 PM	#1
Sweetlady66 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 647 Gallery: Sweetlady66	pills from family doctor When I go to the doctor next week I am going to talk to her about my depression and panic attacks and the horrible anxiety I have been getting. Because she is just a family doctor can she give me any meds for depression or anti anxiety medication? I can’t afford to go to a physiatrist and I am so tired of being upset .

05-16-2008, 03:14 PM	#7
Houston Heather MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 2,043 Gallery: Houston Heather Stats: I lost it before and I'll lose it again! WOE: Atkins 2002 + powerlifting and running	If you're seriously ill, you can't afford NOT to see a psychiatrist. It's not just some old guy who listens to you talk about your problems every week - they're a trained expert in depression and other problems. Generally they have lots of free samples AND programs so you can get your meds for free or nearly free. I have no insurance and make $700 a month, I can afford to see my psychiatrist. He only costs $10 more a visit than the walk in clinic down the street. If I were in a car wreck and couldn't feel my legs, I'd go to the emergency room regardless if whether I thought I could afford it. I wish people treated "mental illness" with the same respect as a "regular" illness. I do see the Lexapro man at my "regular" doctor. If weight gain is an issue with you make sure you tell your doctor. Some antidepressants can cause weight gain. __________________ Inducted Feb 26, 2008 Don't just weigh, measure too! My Fitday 227.5/193.5/150 42 inch waist/34.75/30 22W/16 Misses/12 Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things in Him who strengthens me. 1 Corinthians 6:20 You were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

05-15-2008, 08:18 PM	#3
amiga74 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: your monitor Posts: 1,401 Gallery: amiga74 Stats: 150/147/135 - 5'7.5 WOE: moderation/organic	yes i think the family doc can prescribe you meds for depression/anxiety. sometimes they can offer free samples, and many medications like prozac and zoloft now have generic versions.

05-15-2008, 08:19 PM	#4
Sweetlady66 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 647 Gallery: Sweetlady66	thank you for that thread, even before I read your comment I was trying to think of new things I have had in my diet and the only new thing I can come up with is nutrasweet. I was using a few packs a day on my strawberries. I am no longer going to use nutrasweet, just splenda for I have never had a problem with it. I just am praying that it was the nurtrasweet that made me dizzy, because this is scary, I guess in a few days we will know? I am still going to go to the doctor about my depression, because I know I have it, it runs in the family and I was diagnosed at 16 with it but refused meds, now I want the help so bad

05-15-2008, 09:14 PM	#5
pooticus Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2004 Location: somewhere over the rainbow Posts: 15,809 Gallery: pooticus Stats: 314/268.4/150 WOE: PersonalPlan Start Date: Nov.20, 2007	Also, if it were me, I'd start taking a quality multi-vitamin, a calcium/magnesium with Vit D tablet each day. Hope ya feel better soon!

05-16-2008, 12:27 PM	#6
TechGirl31 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: I live in my house. Posts: 2,336 Gallery: TechGirl31 Stats: 222/215/200 WOE: Low fat...for now to please my doc Start Date: 04/09/07 ..restart low fat 6/01/08	My family doctor prescribed meds for me and I've been fine ever since ...

05-20-2008, 04:16 PM	#11
Sweetlady66 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 647 Gallery: Sweetlady66	i came from the doctor today and she gave me anti depressants called citalopram, i hope they work, but i have another app in 3 wks

05-20-2008, 05:25 PM	#12
Houston Heather MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 2,043 Gallery: Houston Heather Stats: I lost it before and I'll lose it again! WOE: Atkins 2002 + powerlifting and running	If you start feeling very jumpy, wanting to talk a lot, or wanting to spend unusual amounts of money, after starting them you need to call your doctor ASAP. Many people are diagnosed with bipolar disorder when they find out that antidepressants alone make them "wired". If so, it's not a big deal, just another pill or two a day. Sometimes not even that.

05-22-2008, 10:51 AM	#16
that1redhead Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Dakota Posts: 3,056 Gallery: that1redhead Stats: 235/145 restart 225/209/145 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 1/8/04	I took Paxil for anxiety attacks that came in the form of stomach upset and diarreha. At first they thought it was just IBS but I sort of self-diagnosed it as social phobia. My general practitioner prescribed them and they were a miracle for me. I took them for about 6 years and then decided to try things without them. About 1 year since I have been off of them. I still have a few symptoms but not bad. However, if I become worse I will absolutely go back on meds. I would have not been able to function w/o them. I couldn't go out to eat, to the store, etc. w/o having to run to the bathroom and then I thought people were counting my trips to the bathroom so it all compounded.

06-05-2008, 09:52 PM	#17
maizenbluebabe Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North Georgia Mountains Posts: 70 Gallery: maizenbluebabe Stats: 182.0/172.4/150 WOE: Atkins,Callanetics, Start Date: June 08	Sweetlady66, several people have mentioned the dangers of aspartame ("Equal" "Nutrasweet" etc) I cannot use it at all! I used to have a packet or two almost every day in my oatmeal, and all was fine. Then without warning, after a year or so, I began to have mysterious headaches. (I had never had headaches.) They became so bad that I called them "my braintumor headaches." About the time I got desperate enough to see the doc about them, I stumbled over an article claiming that some researchers suspect aspartame of causing "brain lesions" Symptoms varied: dizziness, headaches, vision problems, etc. Some people actually claim that it can cause emotional problems. The manufacturer of aspartame denies all these claims. And says it is totally harmless. That may be, for many, or most people, but for me--shortly after i gave up using aspartame, the "braintumor headaches " went away. Interestingly, several months later, I had two glasses of delicious iced tea at the home of a friend. And within half an hour, my head ached and throbbed so badly that i could not drive. I learned later that her tea contained aspartame, so in a way, I had conducted my own " doubleblind" experiment. You will be in my thoughts and prayers--I know you are already in the caring hearts of all the others here (there is wisdom in their advice--I hope their thoughtful and concerned remarks will help lighten your burden) Like them, i hope to hear soon that you are healing.