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<blockquote data-quote="1 Day At a Time" data-source="post: 231905" data-attributes="member: 3704"><p>Heather,</p><p></p><p>This does sound like a good first visit. Health care is so fragmented this days with so many specialists who only "handle their area". This has been a real frustration for us managing our difficult child's complicated health needs. Yours are also complicated and it is so important to have one doctor who coordinates the entire medical team, who understands all of the issues, and doesn't pass along responsibility.</p><p></p><p>difficult child took neurontin for many years. When it works, it works really well. His need for it diminished , so we discontinued its use because it made him a little groggy and it was difficult for him to stay alert in class. </p><p></p><p> Pain management is a very complicated area. I feel sorry for many of the pain docs my clients see because the docs are "damned if they do and damned if they don't". Here in our state they get heavy observation from the authorities. If it is perceived that they are dispensing too many drugs they will be investigated. One doctor, who I really believe is an excellent one, had his license yanked two months ago because of a bad outcome with a patient. Now many of my clients are scrambling to find another doctor - and the choices are few. </p><p></p><p>I think that one of the most important quality in a doctor is the ability to listen. It sounds like this new doctor is listening to you. Hang in there, this may take a little time. It will definitely be worth the effort.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="1 Day At a Time, post: 231905, member: 3704"] Heather, This does sound like a good first visit. Health care is so fragmented this days with so many specialists who only "handle their area". This has been a real frustration for us managing our difficult child's complicated health needs. Yours are also complicated and it is so important to have one doctor who coordinates the entire medical team, who understands all of the issues, and doesn't pass along responsibility. difficult child took neurontin for many years. When it works, it works really well. His need for it diminished , so we discontinued its use because it made him a little groggy and it was difficult for him to stay alert in class. Pain management is a very complicated area. I feel sorry for many of the pain docs my clients see because the docs are "damned if they do and damned if they don't". Here in our state they get heavy observation from the authorities. If it is perceived that they are dispensing too many drugs they will be investigated. One doctor, who I really believe is an excellent one, had his license yanked two months ago because of a bad outcome with a patient. Now many of my clients are scrambling to find another doctor - and the choices are few. I think that one of the most important quality in a doctor is the ability to listen. It sounds like this new doctor is listening to you. Hang in there, this may take a little time. It will definitely be worth the effort. [/QUOTE]
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