Doctors Appointment.....scared

[akgirl]

Doctors Appointment.....scared

LookingToGrow;677307 wrote: AK, speaking from my own experience, those sound like minor panic attacks. Many things will cause/trigger them. My experience has been that going AF frees me from them. Some do not experience the same, but that is how it is for me and has been for 15 years or so.

I feel like I'm in a fog all the time. Its making it hard to work. A few people said it could be menopause.....yikes I'm only 43.

Part of me wants answers......the other part kind of doesn't want to know.

:l to you all and thanks
Ak

[42cat]

Doctors Appointment.....scared

Hope all goes well at the doc tomorrow. Please let us know how it goes. I went to my doc several months ago (Feb.?) and told her I had been feeling "not right" lately .. feeling generally ill .. and that I had anxiety way more than usual .. and that I had taken to drinking more than usual. (I didn't tell her about the morning drinks - I just couldn't.)

I was with her not 5 minutes and she was writing out a prescription for Paxil and simply told me to stop drinking .. to try AA. *sigh* ...... But then, as someone mentioned above, I wasn't really proactive in what I wanted ... Actually, I wasn't really even sure what I wanted. I haven't taken the Paxil (the anxiety went away when I kicked the all day drinking).

Go armed with questions and with what you want .... ask about blood tests, meds, etc. Making a list is a very good thing to do, as someone else mentioned.

Wishing you a good, positive appointment tomorrow.

[brightlite]

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Hi AKgirl,

Are you taking any medications now? No.....don't say the M word. I'm 47 and trying to deal with AL and that would be horrible.

42Cat - love your different cat pictures.

[akgirl]

Doctors Appointment.....scared

No, I hate to take meds. But if will help I'm willing to try.

I just have to bite the bullet and go, it's just not working on my own.

:l
Ak

[brightlite]

Doctors Appointment.....scared

Well whatever it is, I hope it is not too serious. Wishing you well and courage for your Dr. Visit

[Cinders]

Doctors Appointment.....scared

AKGirl,

Please don't be too upset or surprised if your doctor tells you to go to AA and that is the end of it. Many doctors know very little about alcoholism, very little and those that do know tell you go to AA to get well.

If you get that response, find another doctor.

It is difficult, I know, but worth the search.

Let us know how it goes. Okay?

Cindi

[akgirl]

Doctors Appointment.....scared

Hopefully I am fearing the worst and it will be nothing. It just scares me to think of what my son will have to go through if it is serious. It's just the two of us and I don't want him to have to become my caregiver.

I'm searching for strength and thanking you all for your support.
:l
Ak

[5thaday]

Doctors Appointment.....scared

It's normal to be nervous, but bear in mind that any GP you see is likely to have seen your story before. Treating patients for heavy drinking is a common phenomenon, notwithstanding the fact that some doctors will be better at it than others.

[DeeBee]

Doctors Appointment.....scared

AK, please let us know how you get on at the Docs.
I hope that your fears are unfounded and the Doc gives you a clean bill of health:-)

I have a Doc appointment for tomorrow. She's a lovely Doc and she helped me a year ago to go onto Topa and then Zyban to quit smoking. Unfortunatly she thinks I'm a model patient as I've quit drinking and smoking. I'm going to see her tomorrow to tell her that since I quit smoking my drinking is slowly getting to the point where I want to nip it in the bid NOW!! I'm also going to speak to her about Baclofen and get her opinion on whether it's something she'd consider prescribing me.
I know from precious experience that she isin't up to date with the different medications recommended for AL cravings but if I go armed with the info she's always had an open mind.

I'm thinking of you!!

[Mackeral]

Doctors Appointment.....scared

Best of luck to you today AK,
I've been down that road recently, first doctor not interested really, second doctor couldnt stop shaking my hand and saying well done.. Your best chance is to be as honest with them as possible. Its surprising how liberating it is getting your feelings out face to face with someone.
Whatever happens its only one day out of your life to hopefully put your mind at rest and get the rest of your life back.
Will be thinking of you today, let us know how you get on:l

[gyco]

Doctors Appointment.....scared

yo

akgirl;677255 wrote: Well tomorrow is the day. I'm going to the doctors.....and I am scared. I mean this has kind of been my secret. Probably not as much of a secret as I think, but I'm not sure what to say. I guess something like "Hi doc, I'm an alcoholic, can ya tell me how much damage I've done?" No, but seriously....I don't know what I'm going to say or how to ask for Baclofen. And what scares me more is because of my recent weird symptoms I'm afraid of what damage I have done. What if it's serious? I need to go, I know I do, but I am so afraid.
Anyone been to the doc lately and how did it go??

hi A K ,there is really nothing to be scared of,be up front with the doctor,tell him or her whats bin bothering you,tell them the reseach youve done on the medication how youve heard its helped others,a lot of doctors no little of alchoholism,most are very understanding,my doctor of 20 years,who treated me for mostly depression,i feel was hurt ,he let my wife and i go,after i did treatment,but he and other doctors in canada treat huge numbers of patients,over worked,i went to the walk in clinic once and seen a doctor there and xplained my finding on naltreone,asked also a phamisist,if it would work for cravings,the doctor didnt even no the drug,she looked it up,gave me 10,and a refil for 10 more,they may also have other alternatives,i do wish you well gyco

[gyco]

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o i thot id add i dont take the nal now,or any drug for alchoholism,but if it works theres nothing wrong with that

[akgirl]

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I'm a wimp...I chickened out. It's a walk in visit so I can try again tomorrow. I might go the homeopathic route.
Still not giving up, just really want to handle this on my own if I can.
Thanks for all you well wishes.

:l
Ak

[Mackeral]

Doctors Appointment.....scared

Not to worry AK, I Know how you feel, but you do know the more you put it off the harder it will get to eventually go.. Tomorrow bite the bullet, dont think too much just get yourself in the door. Whats the worst that can happen?

[Mackeral]

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Did'nt mean to sound like a Dr Pepper advert btw