It's pretty sad when my therapist cares more about my ulcer than my primary doctor

So my stomach is still hurting me and it's not getting any better. So I messaged my doctor to see if I could try a different medication to help. He replied back saying I reviewed your chart and I think you med are causing the pain and you should stop taking them for a week and see if that helps

I didn't know how to answer that. I'm on heart medications! I can't do that.

Yesterday I had my therapy appointment and I was in a lot of pain and I guess he noticed and was worried because he called me. I told him about the pain and my message from my doctor. He was pissed. First off he prescribe me some new medications to help with my ulcer and ordered some lab tests for tomorrow. Second is helping me file a complaint against my doctor. And third he's helping me find a new primary doctor as soon as possible.

Thank goodness I have at least one doctor that cares about my health.

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OlderSometimesWiser · F

Interesting. So is your therapist a psychiatrist in that he can prescribe meds? Lol…… never had a psychiatrist who prescribed meds outside the realm of mental health.

Cigarguy · M

@OlderSometimesWiser yes he is I just say therapist. He's done it one other time for me with my sleeping pills.

OlderSometimesWiser · F

@Cigarguy Seems like you are very lucky. Most psychiatrists these days are solely in the business of prescribing meds, not a lot still do therapy.

Cigarguy · M

@OlderSometimesWiser yes I am I've been going to him for a year now. He's helped me a lot. Found a depression medication that works for me and keeps me filled up on my anxiety meds lol.