February 2, 2005
Update to the yuckies
I am feeling better today! Maybe I shouldn't be so quick to speak eh? I don't think I mentioned this before, but I stoppped taking the medications that I was on for Ulcerative Colitis. It made me feel like crap, worse than I already was at the time. I told the doctor during the summer that it made everything worse and he raised my dosage from 6 Colozal a day to 9. Oh yeah that made me feel better (NOT!) So I felt like the doctor wasn't really listening to me, I told him I couldn't sleep he prescribed Ambien. Then when I told him that it was to expensive for me to buy, he pretty much said "Tough Shit" Not those words, but you get the picture. He said everything else to help sleep would be addicting. Anyway I am supposed to go in for routine blood tests soon, to check my blood count and liver function and some other blood tests I believe. I am supposed to go back and see him in Feb..........BUT I am not going to. I used to like this Dr. but not anymore, not after the way I felt I was treated, which was like trash. He also knows I have four kids and told me not to have anymore children, I don't think it is health related either. You just had to hear the tone of his voice. So that is my decision. I am on no medication and I have no gastro doctor anymore, if I have an episode again I will see another doctor but until then, I am on my own with the help of my psychiatrist and therapist if needed. I will still post here of course about my health, although it may or maynot be as interesting with a doctor involved. Hope everyone in HealthDiary land is doing good! Later guys ;o)
Posted by Leslie on February 2, 2005 3:32 PM
Hey, Leslie, so sorry to hear about your awful doctor! I hope you do continue to post here because I like this blog a lot! Hugs!
Posted by: Jennynyc at February 2, 2005 9:28 PM
Hi Leslie. you commented on my health diary. My doctor told me that people with Crohn's aren't usually my build. I am a size 26/28 (UK size), in other words very plus size. He said that people with Crohn's are usually thin because they lose weight with it, but he did say that he can't rule it out, so that obviously doesn't apply to everybody. Take care. *Hugs* Annie
Posted by: Annie at February 2, 2005 11:45 PM
Hi Leslie, thanks for visiting me and leaving a comment. I had a chance to read back into your archives and i had no idea what you are going thru! it sounds just awful and i hope your condition improves. I am going to blogroll you, hopefully you will get more readers.
I had a similar experience with a doctor refusing to prescribe something to help me sleep when i was extrememly ill with my liver disease. All I can say is do not put up with that kind of crap, you need sleep and you need something to help you sleep, put your foot down and demand that he help you or you find a doctor that will help you. I am very serious, that kind of an attitude from a doctor is totally unacceptable, you are paying him to take care of you properly, and ignoring your plea for sleep is bad. You need sleep to help your recovery!! I know Ambien is very good but also very very expensive. I myself get very drowsy from taking Benadryl for allergies and it's an excellent sleep aid for most people, it is for me. Just a suggested alternative for you.
you take care and i'l be sending positive energy your way in hopes that you fully recover, and i'll be back!
Posted by: seven at February 3, 2005 3:05 AM