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Posted 1/10/2014 5:11 PM (GMT 0)
I'm seeing a new Dr this month.my old Dr called and was rude I ran out of xanax explaining I'm waking up from nightmares scaring me so I was explaing I was taking a extra one.and he said what do u want me to do I was calling for help n I said u were my Dr.he said he has a lot of patients and he can't do anything so I said that's why I'm getting a new Dr .was I wrong I did tell them I didn't lie my thearpist knows.I'm kissed right now
Posted 1/10/2014 5:49 PM (GMT 0)
I agree. The law is cracking down on addictive medication prescription. Your dr has to protect his license. Looking for another dr can be considered dr shopping which is more drug seeking behavior.

Go to your dr and explain. You can't take extra medication and get more without your dr knowing the situation. Remember, things like this could cost him his license. Think of all the people who would not receive his help then.
Posted 1/10/2014 6:00 PM (GMT 0)
I'm not going to a new Dr for drug reasons.when called and asked for help he said he didn't have time n didn't know what to do
Posted 1/10/2014 6:37 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Eddie,

I agree, talk to your doctor about your situation. There may be something else he can give you to help you to sleep. I am sorry about the nightmares, you might want to explore that with a counselor.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 1/10/2014 8:44 PM (GMT 0)
I have a new appointment already.and am seeing a therapist.this is just all New to me.been sober only 18 weeks.
Posted 1/10/2014 9:58 PM (GMT 0)
Congratulations on being sober!!! Things are going to continue to improve for you I know... Keep on keeping on and keep us posted...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 1/10/2014 10:10 PM (GMT 0)
You'll get through this all. That's wonderful about being sober! That's a great achievement.

Just be honest with your dr. You have to be careful with any of those medications. I take an antidepressant that helps with my anxiety. Maybe you should speak to your dr about that? Ask about Trazodobe for help sleeping? It's used a lot for people with sleep issues and it's not one of the medications that are considered real likely to be abused.
Posted 1/11/2014 12:53 AM (GMT 0)
I agree that will sound like you didnt get what you wanted so you will find a new doctor, not to me but the insurance company and law makers. I know a rude doctor is a nasty situation and you did have reason to take the extra but thats not the way everyone else will see it and soon they will not give you a benzo at all.

I understand this is not what you are doing or how you want to come across but with the government sticking their noses in our medical and stuff this is how they will see it and you will be black listed from benzos and maybe other stronger meds.

Make the appointment with the old doctor and if it is a clinic I would speak to his boss and let them know that being rude is not a way to keep people coming to that office, other wise explain to him face to face that you took the extra dose and that you will need a few extra every month to help you out.

Also be honest and tell him that being rude is not the way you will be treated and will file a complaint with the medical board if he continues to be rude to you as bed side manner is something they are taught in school.
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