Should This Be Pursued

Mique444 · 01-17-2007, 07:56 AM

I am an epileptic, (and to explain my luck in life, it is adult onset epilepsy ON MY 25TH BIRTHDAY). After a few visits to my neurologist, I mention the fact I have ADHD. This was to bring up questions of possibly the ability to trace such a disorder through MRI or CT. Fresh out of medical school, she whips out the prescription pad and says there is no such a disorder, I have an anxiety issue. There was no diagnostic process and here I am on Paxil. (The final straw with this neurologist was when she almost kills me by way of heart failure, during an overdose of my anticonvulsant medication. She tells me to continue at the dose which put me in the ER)
I do not understand how she could make the decision to put me on this med, with no prior diagnostic. Now to this day, my wife is going to divorce me, and I cannot hold down a job because of the withdrawal symptoms (in addition to my seizures). I am with a better neurologist now, and he practically had to super-glue his jaw back on after I related this story to him. However, he would not offer me any information as to how I need to resolve this issue.

LCrawford67 · 01-17-2007, 08:08 AM

Welcome, Mique! I'm heartbroken to read your post. How long have you been on Paxil and at what dose? Did you quit cold turkey?

Another doctor won't "rat out" another doctor. If you feel there was real negligence (especially with the OD) I'd seek out an attorney.

Samalabear · 01-17-2007, 09:12 AM

That doctor's recommendation of Paxil, sadly, is similar to a lot of experiences here -- certainly mine with my doc. And that's the sad thing about this medication. There is no test to determine that so-called chemical imbalance. If there were I doubt this medication would have been prescribed for over 90 percent of the people who are on it.

The way to deal with doctors these days is to question a lot -- thank God we have the internet for this.

Katesmom · 01-17-2007, 09:20 AM

Report it to the state board. They'll do follow up. Just be sure you have a copy of all your medical records from her BEFORE you submit your report.

01-17-2007, 07:56 AM	#1
Mique444 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 7	Should This Be Pursued I am an epileptic, (and to explain my luck in life, it is adult onset epilepsy ON MY 25TH BIRTHDAY). After a few visits to my neurologist, I mention the fact I have ADHD. This was to bring up questions of possibly the ability to trace such a disorder through MRI or CT. Fresh out of medical school, she whips out the prescription pad and says there is no such a disorder, I have an anxiety issue. There was no diagnostic process and here I am on Paxil. (The final straw with this neurologist was when she almost kills me by way of heart failure, during an overdose of my anticonvulsant medication. She tells me to continue at the dose which put me in the ER) I do not understand how she could make the decision to put me on this med, with no prior diagnostic. Now to this day, my wife is going to divorce me, and I cannot hold down a job because of the withdrawal symptoms (in addition to my seizures). I am with a better neurologist now, and he practically had to super-glue his jaw back on after I related this story to him. However, he would not offer me any information as to how I need to resolve this issue.

01-17-2007, 08:08 AM	#2
LCrawford67 Moderator "Everybody poops" Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 26,493	Re: Should This Be Pursued Welcome, Mique! I'm heartbroken to read your post. How long have you been on Paxil and at what dose? Did you quit cold turkey? Another doctor won't "rat out" another doctor. If you feel there was real negligence (especially with the OD) I'd seek out an attorney. __________________ aka LC aka Laurie C. Paxil, 20 mg since 1997, for IBS Two unsuccessful attempts to quit. Started tapering 11/27/06 PAXIL FREE 12/29/07 If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, "thank you," that would suffice. ~Meister Eckhart Thanksgiving, man. Not a good day to be my pants. ~Kevin James

01-17-2007, 09:12 AM	#3
Samalabear Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: East Setauket, NY Posts: 1,675	Re: Should This Be Pursued That doctor's recommendation of Paxil, sadly, is similar to a lot of experiences here -- certainly mine with my doc. And that's the sad thing about this medication. There is no test to determine that so-called chemical imbalance. If there were I doubt this medication would have been prescribed for over 90 percent of the people who are on it. The way to deal with doctors these days is to question a lot -- thank God we have the internet for this. __________________ Cathy Zoloft 150 mg. June '97, CT September '97, 2 wks brain zaps, then fine. Prescribed for "the blues" September '99 Paxil 20 mg - life problems Switched Paxil CR 2004 CR 2005 recalled Switch generic Paroxotine 2003 start poop-out April 21, 2006 CT September 21, 2009 Paxil-free 3.6 years! ADVICE: NEVER CT Looking for Angels and a Miracle Most persistent issues: Morning anxiety, depression and anhedonia

01-17-2007, 09:20 AM	#4
Katesmom Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 13,706	Re: Should This Be Pursued Report it to the state board. They'll do follow up. Just be sure you have a copy of all your medical records from her BEFORE you submit your report. __________________ Katesmom aka Kim started Paxil Oct. 2003 for PIH Paxil free since 19 Jul 2005 ". . .the cruelest lies are often told without a word. . .the kindest truths are often spoken, never heard." -- Ben Folds

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