Posted by Leonardo on March 4, 2001, at 7:58:22
In reply to Re: UKpdocs. » Pandora, posted by NikkiT2 on March 3, 2001, at 8:34:50
Hi Nikki
I'm in the UK nr London and have had 2 years of pretty poor service from the NHS. I *hope* I have finally found the correct diagnosis for myself, and found a specialist who will give me the right treatment. I did have to go private in the end, but his charges were not excessive.
I haven't seen your earlier posts to understand your symptoms, but in my case the depression is I think mostly caused by previously undiagnosed adult ADHD. Like you I am in dire straits at work and could be out of a job soon if I can't sort myself out.
FWIW I have tried various med combos myself, and although I did better on these than by following my previous Pdocs instructions, they were in no way a solution. I do believe now that the trick for most people is to find one med which gives you a pretty good response by itself, and add things if necessary. I think it is less likely that you will find a solution by mixing various meds which individually don't work.
I tried 6 antidepressants with little if any effect. I have now tried Ritalin and dexamphetamine, both of which had a very good initial effect. I'm going for dex now under the supervision of my new Pdoc.
Feel free to mail me if you want more info.
Good luck!
Leonardo
> LOL - If you ever make it to London you're more than welcome to a futon in the lounge!! :o)
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> Well, if you go into hospitaln they will do combos, but apparently "they're too dangerous for an ordinary pdoc to try on an outpatient basis"...
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> Grrrrrrrrrrrr
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> Nikki x
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> ps - The UK is well behind in mental health issues - I am under threat of the sack from work as my illness (and sick leave) isn't justified as a real illness!!!!!!!!!!
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